Judith is a three-year-old cheerful young girl from Kenya, the youngest of three siblings. She spends most of her time at home with her parents, who are small-scale farmers. Despite her vibrant spirit, Judith has not yet started school due to a condition that makes walking difficult. She was born with bilateral Talipes Equinovarus (TEV), commonly known as clubfoot. This condition causes her feet to turn inward, making it challenging for her to walk or stand properly.
Judith’s journey toward recovery began with surgeries on both feet at another medical facility, followed by another procedure at our medical partner’s care center, AIC Cure Hospital. Unfortunately, her condition recurred, presenting new challenges to her mobility and daily life. She is now back at the hospital to undergo a procedure called Bilateral Achilles Tendon Lengthening (ATL) surgery. This treatment is essential for her recovery and will help her walk comfortably and confidently, ultimately having a significant impact on her life.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Judith receive treatment. On November 28th, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery to treat her condition, enabling her to walk, play and join school like other children her age. The treatment will also hopefully boost her self-esteem, allowing her to participate in activities at home and school without difficulties. Now, Judith’s family needs help to fund this $1,286 procedure.
Her mother says: “I look forward to seeing her walk like other children, and eventually join school when she fully recovers”

