Bright is a very charming, friendly, and playful 2-year-old boy. He’s his mother’s only child. Bright’s mother works at a shop as salesperson while his father owns a small liquor shop. The two parents live separately and his mother is single, though his father does try to provide for his son when he is able.
Bright was diagnosed with genu varus, a condition typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, Bright’s legs bow outward so that his knees do not touch. He has having difficulty walking and experiences pain when he walks for a short distance.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Bright. The procedure is scheduled to take place on July 15th. Treatment will hopefully restore Bright’s mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications.
Bright’s mother shares, “My son falls down when walking and needs to be supported most of the time, his age mates are running about but not my son, please help.”