Haysam is a 2-year-old boy who told us that his favorite playmate is his older brother! Haysam’s father drives a school bus, and he shared that this provides for his family’s needs but is insufficient to also cover Haysam’s medical treatment costs.
Haysam was diagnosed with acquired left valgus, which means his leg curves outward. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, Haysam walks with a limp. His parents have taken Haysam to different hospitals for treatment, but they were told he would grow out of the condition in time. However, over the last few months, his walking has become more challenging, and he becomes easily exhausted when walking.
Haysam’s family was able to visit our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), for review and treatment. On June 24th, Haysam will undergo surgery to help restore his mobility, allow him to participate in various activities, and significantly decrease his risk of future complications. AMH is requesting $880 to fund this procedure.
Haysam’s mother says, “When my son walks, people ask me what is wrong with his legs because you can see clearly, that he limps when walking. I need your help to get my son treated.”
