Huzefa is a 2-year-old boy with hip dysplasia, a common condition that causes misalignment of the hip joint. Because of the condition, Huzefa has difficulty walking. Without treatment, his doctors say it will continue to prevent him from walking and most likely begin to cause him pain. Fortunately, Huzefa can undergo surgery to realign his hip joint. His doctors are confident that with surgery, he will be able to walk normally. Huzefa comes from a loving family in Ethiopia. His parents are worried that he will have trouble walking for the rest of his life. They are hopeful that with treatment, their son can have a normal, healthy life.

Abdar is a 6-year-old boy who was born with clubfoot, a common condition in which the foot is turned inward. Because of the condition, it’s difficult for Abdar to walk, run, or play. Without treatment, Abdar will be unable to live a normal, active life. Fortunately, Abdar can have corrective surgery on his feet. His doctors say, “the surgery will allow Abdar to someday walk and play properly and will open a whole new world of opportunities for him.” Abdar comes from a small village in Ethiopia. He and his father traveled for two days by bus to get to the CURE hospital. Abdar’s father cannot afford to pay for his son’s surgery, but he is hopeful that we can raise enough money for Abdar to get the treatment he needs.