August 17, 2020
Zakayo is a one-year-old baby from Tanzania. He is the last born child in a family of three children. He is playful, smiley, and a very friendly boy. His parents are small-scale farmers of maize, bean, and vegetable. They depend entirely on what they harvest for their survival and supporting their children.
Zakayo has clubfoot of his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes.
Fortunately, Zakayo traveled to visit our medical partner’s care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, and receive care. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on August 18th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $890 to fund Zakayo’s clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and wear shoes.
Zakayo’s mother says, “Please help correct my son’s foot so that he is able to walk like his siblings and lead a normal life. The cost is too high for us to afford it.”
Zakayo is a one-year-old baby from Tanzania. He is the last born child in a family of three children. He is playful, smiley, and a very frie...
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October 29, 2020
Zakayo is undergoing clubfoot treatment.
Our medical partner just shared that Zakayo’s manipulation and casting to treat clubfoot is going well. His casting had been postponed in order to treat scabies, but he was put on medication and was able to have his first casting in early Fall. He is already on his fourth casting change and his foot is giving a good score in every cast change. Through this treatment, Zakayo’s foot will be normal and he will be able to stand and walk without challenges. He will be able to lead a full life.
Zakayo’s’ mother says, “I am grateful for your help and support in helping correct my son’s foot so that he can be able to walk like other normal children. Thank you and God bless you all”
Our medical partner just shared that Zakayo’s manipulation and casting to treat clubfoot is going well. His casting had been postponed in or...
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