“I would very much like the position of my son’s foot to be corrected so that he can walk properly and have the ability to walk to school when the time comes,” shares Tajewo’s mother.
Say hello to Tajewo, an energetic one-year-old boy from Tanzania where he lives with his three older siblings and parents. Tajewo’s mother is a homemaker and his father is a small-scale farmer, also keeping a few goats and cows. Their income is not enough to cover their basic needs and pay for the treatment Tajewo needs.
Tajewo was born with congenital deformity of the left foot, also known as a clubfoot, which is forcing him to walk by using the lateral aspect of his foot. He is trying to walk, holding onto things for support, but it is painful for him. If not treated, Tajewo will have restricted mobility as well as a risk of developing osteoarthritis of the small bones.
Let’s raise the $1,160 needed for Tajewo to receive treatment, including surgery and casting, for his clubfoot. Once treated, “Tajewo will be able to walk on plantigrade, allowing him to perform various activities without mobility discomforts or hindrance,” explains our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. Let’s help this energetic little guy live a healthy, pain-free life!