A Family Restored Through Care

“It’s been years. Since the day I first came to FAME, I have never gone anywhere else for treatment,” said Eric. “I arrived with a serious high blood sugar problem and was admitted. After I recovered, I began taking daily medication and return to FAME for routine check-ups.”

Not long ago, Eric faced a far more urgent crisis. His wife, Magdalena, was struck by one of their own cattle as the herd fled from a wildlife disturbance during grazing. A cow horn hit the left side of her upper body, and she lost consciousness.

Neighbors rushed her to a nearby health facility. When Eric arrived, he made the decision to transfer her to FAME, knowing she needed more advanced care.

She was transported hundreds of miles from her home in Ngorongoro Crater by ambulance with oxygen support.

At FAME, examinations revealed a serious injury to her left lung. The team acted quickly, providing injections, medication and supportive bandaging. In those critical early moments, timely care made all the difference.

Over the following days, Magdalena improved steadily. When she was discharged, she returned home with the medication and support she needed to continue healing.

Today, she is back at FAME for a follow-up. She is once again able to care for her family, manage daily chores and contribute to their household livelihood.

Because care was available when it mattered most, a family was kept whole. Your support for FAME Marathon 2026 to strengthen trauma and emergency care by clicking here ensures that families like Eric and Magdalena’s can access life-saving care when every second counts.