By Amin Kef (Ranger)
The Sick Pikin Project is pleased to provide a heartwarming update on the case of Mabinty Paulina Bangura, a 14-year-old girl who has bravely battled Chronic Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE), a debilitating condition that affects adolescents by damaging the growth plate in the hip and causing the femoral head to slip out of place.
Mabinty Paulina Bangura departed Sierra Leone on September 11, 2024 for New Delhi, India, where her life-saving surgery was scheduled. The initial cost for her treatment was estimated at $5,300, covering the surgery alone but excluding essential expenses such as accommodation, feeding and airfare. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of donors, the medical fees were raised and transferred ahead of her arrival in India.
However, during a pre-surgery medical review, it was discovered that Mabinty Paulina Bangura’s condition required a more complex surgical intervention than originally anticipated. The medical team determined that a longer and more expensive stem implant was necessary to ensure that both of her legs would be equal in length, significantly increasing the overall cost of the surgery. The added expense, along with the need for physiotherapy following the operation, brought her outstanding balance to $4,800.
Despite this challenge, the Sick Pikin Project is thrilled to report that Mabinty Paulina Bangura’s surgery was a success! She has since been discharged from the hospital and is currently undergoing physiotherapy, a critical step in her full recovery.
While this is wonderful news, the Sick Pikin Project is now appealing to the public for further assistance in covering the unexpected costs. So far, an anonymous donor has contributed approximately $450 in local currency, and Mabinty Paulina Bangura’s mother, along with a team of volunteers, raised Le 3,150 (around $126) by fundraising at Congo Market, where she used to sell goods.
The remaining balance is still significant and the Sick Pikin Project is kindly asking for the support of the public to help meet the outstanding amount. Your donations will not only aid in covering the remaining costs but also ensure that Mabinty returns home healthy, happy and able to live a normal life after this crucial surgery.
Every contribution, no matter the size, can make a difference in Mabinty’s recovery journey. If you wish to support, please contact the Sick Pikin Project via the following numbers: +23276722736 or +23276793010.
Thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping Mabinty on her road to recovery!
