Mark is a cheerful and social 4-year-old boy from Kenya who is in preschool. He is the second to last born in his family. Mark’s mother is a businesswoman, selling rice and cereals within the village, and his father is a teacher. Mark’s mother shared that he is an independent kid who likes playing with his friends and helping with household duties at home.
Mark was diagnosed with a condition known as Left Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy, a type of cerebral palsy that causes paralysis only on one side of the body. After going through a series of consultations in different hospitals without any improvements, Mark’s mother heard about our medical partner’s care center. Mark has clubfoot of his left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Mark’s mother brought him to the care center, and upon review, the doctors recommended surgery.
On November 28th, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $1,286 to fund Mark’s procedure. After treatment, he will be able to stand upright, walk confidently, and continue with his education without any difficulty.
“I will be happy to see my son walking well like other children.” Mark’s mother told us.