Samiri is a four-year-old boy and the only child of his single mother. His father is married to another woman and has two other children. Samiri’s mother provides for their family through her work as a tailor. Samiri has not started school yet, but his mother would like to enroll him in kindergarten next year. Her hope is that Samiri’s condition will be treated before he joins school.
Samiri has been diagnosed with bilateral Genu Varus, which means that his legs are angled inwards at the knees. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, Samiri has difficulty walking.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Samiri. The procedure is scheduled to take place on September 14th. Treatment will hopefully restore Samiri’s mobility, allowing him to participate in a variety of activities and greatly decreasing his risk of future complications.
Samiri’s mother shared, “I can never find the money needed to cover my son’s treatment cost. I am struggling to even put food on the table for my son. Please help him.”