Beatrice may only be two-years-old, but she’s got the heart of a diva (in the best way possible). This little lady is brimming with attitude and a personality that’s just waiting to burst out. One of the things holding her back is the fact that she has six toes on her left foot. This extra digit makes wearing shoes nearly impossible and causes her pain when she tries to walk. Beatrice’s mother, Mary, hopes for an inhibition-free life for her daughter and one defined by who she is rather than the number of toes she has. For $1,000 the surgical teams at CURE Zambia will remove Beatrice’s problem toe and give her the ability to not only walk pain-free but let her personality flourish!

Nailejilej is an initially shy eight-year-old who is actually very talkative once she’s warmed up to a new person. She does not currently attend school, but she enjoys spending her free time coloring pictures in books. Nailejilej was born with club feet, a condition where her feet angle inwards at her ankles. Her gait is severely affected by her condition, and it is difficult for her to walk. Nailejilej's parents work hard to support their family of six children. They earn just enough to cover the family’s basic needs, but they can’t afford the medical costs of correcting Nailejilej's club feet. Nailejilej says, “I hope that one day I can go to school and study to become a teacher." For $500, we can fund Nailejilej's surgery so she can walk to school on her own and follow her dreams!

Willy is 36 years old and lives in Kenya with his family and three children. He recently became a father to his last child just six months ago and works as a mechanic to provide for his family. Last month, Willy was involved in a car accident and fractured his right leg. Since then, he has not been able to move and is experiencing a lot of pain. He has had some surgery to provide initial treatment, but now he needs a second procedure done to prevent bone infection, deformity, and malunion of his bone. Willy needs to pay for surgery, medication, and hospitalization, and he has already contributed $500 of his own money towards it. He says, “I’m desperate to get better so that I can take care of my family.” With your help, we can raise $1500 to fund the operation and allow him to function normally and get back on his feet!