Dorothy was warming herself standing next to an open flame, as many Malawians do in the cooler winter months, when her skirt caught fire and burned much of her lower body.
Now, Dorothy has post-burn scar contractures on her abdomen. She often complains of pain, and she has problems walking or running when her damaged skin needs to extend to accommodate the movement.
Dorothy needs a $1000 contracture release and reconstruction surgery to relieve her pain and restore her mobility. As farmers, Dorothy’s parents cannot afford the cost of her care, but they desperately want their daughter to receive treatment. After missing the started date of school after her injury, Dorothy is currently enrolled in her first year, and everyone hopes she will be able to continue. This surgery is the first step toward making that possible.
