Topiwo is a 17-year-old boy who lives with his mother, father, and siblings in Tanzania. Topiwo is hardworking and energetic but has difficulty walking due to a condition called bilateral genu valgus, commonly known as “knock knees.” This condition increases Topiwo’s risk of early osteoarthritis and can only be corrected by surgery.
Topiwo loves animals and enjoys looking after his father’s cattle. Although Topiwo has only completed primary school, he dreams of continuing his education so that he can become a veterinarian.
Topiwo’s parents are subsistence farmers and must spend their earnings on supporting their family. For $500, we can fund Topiwo’s operation and enable him to walk normally and live a healthy life.
Topiwo is a 17-year-old boy who lives with his mother, father, and siblings in Tanzania. Topiwo is hardworking and energetic but has difficu...
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Topiwo received surgery to correct knock knees and allow him to walk normally.
Topiwo’s operation was a great success! He was on long leg casts for six weeks and is now doing physical therapy. Soon, Topiwo will be able to walk like his friends. He is also no longer at risk of osteoarthritis.
Topiwo is very pleased with the outcome of his treatment and looks forward to pursuing his career as a veterinarian. “I can’t wait to be able to bend my knees to a full range. Thank you!”
Topiwo’s operation was a great success! He was on long leg casts for six weeks and is now doing physical therapy. Soon, Topiwo will be able ...
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