February 23, 2023
Tumaini is an 11-month-old girl, daughter to small-scale subsistence farmers, and sister to eight siblings. She is active and attached to her mother. Her mother enjoys playing with her as she laughs and smiles when spoken to in their native language.
Tumaini has clubfoot on both feet, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes.
Fortunately, Tumaini and her family traveled to visit our medical partner’s care center, Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, where surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on February 24th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $935 to fund Tumaini’s clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will be able to walk easily.
Tumaini’s mother says, “I was worried when I saw my daughter’s leg. I am hopeful when I heard there is treatment for the condition my child has.”
Tumaini is an 11-month-old girl, daughter to small-scale subsistence farmers, and sister to eight siblings. She is active and attached to he...
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March 27, 2023
Tumaini underwent her clubfoot repair surgery.
Tumaini’s surgery went great! She has started the manipulation and casting process and is currently on her first cast, with her next cast change already scheduled. She is scheduled for weekly cast changes, and the follow-up visits with her clubfoot specialist will assess her progress to determine how long she will be in the casting phase. Following that, she will undergo tenotomy surgery. Altogether, these procedures will be important for Tumaini as she begins to walk soon.
Tumaini’s mother said: “Thank you for helping my daughter. May God bless you so that you are able to help other children in need.”
Tumaini's surgery went great! She has started the manipulation and casting process and is currently on her first cast, with her next cast ch...
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