Modesta is a beautiful and playful 5-year-old girl from Tanzania who struggles to walk due to genu varum, a condition where the legs curve outward at the knees. She falls often when she tries to run. The curving has increased as she has grown. Her parents did not think its a treatable condition, but during an outreach program, her father learnt of the treatment option and hopes to have Modesta treated.
With successful surgery, Modesta will be able to walk with ease and less pain. She will also walk to school easily when she joins. Modesta’s parents are peasant farmers relying on maize, sorghum and vegetable plantations to meet their daily needs. They have limited income to pay for the cost of surgery. Modesta lives with her parents and 8 siblings. The family appeals for financial assistance.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $838 to fund corrective surgery for Modesta. Treatment will hopefully restore Modesta’s mobility, allow her to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease her risk of future complications.
Modesta’s father says, “The treatment cost is too expensive for us to afford please help.”