Dominick is a 4-year-old child from Tanzania. He is the firstborn child in a family of three children. Because he has difficulty walking, his mother has been unable to enroll him in school yet.
Dominick was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus, or bowleggedness. His legs bow outward when he walks. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, he physically struggles to walk and cannot walk for a long time. However, Dominick’s parents cannot afford the cost of the treatment he needs to cure his condition. They are subsistence farmers who make a humble income to support the family, and they appeal for financial help.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Dominick. The procedure is scheduled to take place on January 22nd. Treatment will hopefully restore Dominick’s mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications.
Dominick’s mother shared, “I believe our prayers were answered when we met one of Watsi’s colleagues who directed us here. We are not able to afford Dominic’s treatment and we had lost hope, but we just thought of taking Dominick for prayers that week and God led us here.”