Most days after school, Muluken played soccer with his four brothers and his friends. Five months ago, he developed malaria and a secondary infection of his legs. Eventually this infection became osteomyelitis, a bone infection. Muluken has had difficulty walking due to the pain - he even had to drop out of school. Muluken is in the eighth grade, and his dream is to become a doctor. He's definitely well on his way, as his favorite subject is chemistry! Muluken is the fourth of six children. His father is a day worker who makes less than two dollars a day. He is unable to provide the financial support for his son's care, so they are depending on our help for Muluken's future. Treatment will cost $745, and will allow Muluken walk again without pain and return to school. Muluken's treatment will include powerful antibiotics to get to the source of the infection, debridement (removal of infected tissue), and nutritional support. Donating $160 will cover the cost of his surgery. His room and board will cost $460. The remaining $125 will be used to pay for incidental expenses. Let's get Muluken this surgery so that he can return to school and once again play soccer with his brothers!

Abush is a resourceful eleven year-old Ethiopian boy. Four months ago, Abush’s leg began to swell, causing him great pain and leaving him unable to walk or attend school. As his condition worsened, he traveled to an orthopedic clinic with his father. At that point they discovered his infection had spread to the bone. Abush lives with his father, mother and three siblings on a farm where his father grows corn and beans. In his spare time, Abush enjoys helping his neighbors tend to their cattle. After treatment, Abush wants to go back to school and hopes to study science. Abush needs a bone debridement surgery, long-term antibiotics and nutritional support to ensure a healthy recovery and rehabilitation. Africa Mission Healthcare Foundation is seeking $745 for treatment, which will enable Abush to return to school with his friends.