May 17, 2022
Boti is a 3-year-old toddler who enjoys playing with toys with his friends around the house, drawing pictures, and going to the market with his mother. His favorite meal is fresh milk and porridge.
Boti was born with polydactyly of both hands. This means that he has an extra thumb on both hands. It is difficult for him to use his hands and he can’t hold objects very well.
Fortunately, on May 17th, surgeons at Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), our medical partner, will perform a polydactyly repair procedure to remove the extra digits. CSC is requesting $299 to fund this procedure. After surgery, he will be able to use his hands easily and handle objects like his friends.
His mother said: “I hope the extra thumb on Boti’s hands will be removed safely.”
Boti is a 3-year-old toddler who enjoys playing with toys with his friends around the house, drawing pictures, and going to the market with ...
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August 29, 2022
Boti underwent surgery to remove an extra thumb on both hands.
Boti and his family traveled one and a half hours for surgeons to remove the extra digits on his hands. He was very brave despite all the strange masked faces at the hospital and charmed everyone who came into contact with him! He rested for a few days at the hospital to make sure the incisions were healing well, and then the family returned home. His mother will keep his dressings clean and dry, and he will return to have his stitches removed. When his incisions healed, he will be able to learn how to hold objects and fully use his hands. This will be a big help in the future when he starts school.
Boti’s mother said: “We are grateful to the surgeons who did Boti’s surgery at a young age so other children will not make fun of him. Thank you to everyone who helped to pay for this surgery so that he can grow to be a confident young man. Now he is happier and looks forward to playing with his friends.”
Boti and his family traveled one and a half hours for surgeons to remove the extra digits on his hands. He was very brave despite all the st...
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