Jean Paul Iyamulemye is a 34 year old Rwandan who was operated in April 2008 by the Boston team. In 2006, shortly after he married, he became ill and surgery has given him his life back. When HHNW was here last February, Michelle our lead in CCU took a cab ride and Jean Paul was her driver. They spoke about why she was in Kigali and Jean Paul told his story. What a coincidence! Jean Paul now visits the hospital to help interpret to the Rwandan patients and explain what the surgery is about and what to expect. He is an incredible resource to them and us as the patients can hear what he went through and see how he looks and feels now.
He dreams of improving his English and continuing to help people no matter where they are from. He beams with happiness when he speaks of helping the patients understand surgery and recovery. He has immense gratitude for the new life that he has been given through heart surgery.
Jean Paul and his wife take care of 2 orphan boys ages 16 and 18.
He is a taxi driver in Kigali and we are grateful for that service for ourselves sand his help with our patients!
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