February 24, 2015
“Mengistu is very likeable and intelligent,” says our medical partner, Ortho FOCOS (OF). “He is currently in stage 1 at a local school and dreams of becoming a doctor!”
Eight-year-old Mengistu lives in Ethiopia with his two siblings, father and step-mother. “The family lives in a two room mud house and does not have access to electricity or running water,” says OF.
Mengistu has kyphosis- an exaggerated rounding of the back. He has trouble standing straight and is developing a hunch back. He walks at a very slow pace.
For $1500, OF can correct Mengistu’s kyphosis and allow him to live without constant pain and discomfort. He is also expected to regain full mobility.
“At such a young age with such a severe deformity, this surgery will save his life,” says OF.
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"Mengistu is very likeable and intelligent," says our medical partner, Ortho FOCOS (OF). "He is currently in stage 1 at a local school and d...
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May 20, 2015
Mengistu received surgery so he can walk normally and live without pain.
“Mengistu is now doing well. He now looks straighter and taller than he was before surgery,” reports our medical partner, Ortho FOCOS. “He feels very confident now and happier. He is looking forward to going back to school to join his friends. He dreams of becoming a medical doctor and he is eager to work towards achieving that so he can also help the sick and poor in his society.”
“I am so grateful to everyone who helped with my surgery,” shares Mengistu. “I am excited to go home to live a good life.”
"Mengistu is now doing well. He now looks straighter and taller than he was before surgery," reports our medical partner, Ortho FOCOS. "He f...
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