When Borin was two years old, he burned his foot in an accident and his family was unable to afford treatment. Although the burn healed on its own, Borin has had a large contracture scar ever since.
Borin’s contracture scar is an area of tight skin on his foot and toes that makes it difficult for him to walk. Borin is also embarrassed by the look of the scar and tries to hide it when possible. “He wants to be able to walk properly again and feel less shy about showing his foot,” our medical partners at Children’s Surgical Centre say. A student in grade 12, “he likes reading science books the most.”
For $300, Borin will undergo a corrective surgery and skin graft to release and repair his contracture scar. This procedure will enable Borin to walk normally, restoring mobility in his foot and reducing his pain!