Humphrey is a young boy from Tanzania. Humphrey is four years old and an only child to his single mother. He has been staying with his aunt because his mother works at a local food joint commonly known as “mama ntilie” (mum serve me) and can’t afford to get help to stay with him. Humphrey’s father tries to offer support whenever he can, but doesn’t have a regular income as he is a small-scale farmer.
Humphrey was diagnosed with genu valgus. His legs bow inward so that his knees touch. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, he has difficulty walking.
Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Humphrey. The procedure is scheduled to take place on December 4th. Treatment will hopefully restore Humphrey’s mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications.
Humphrey’s mother shared, “Please help my son so that he can be well and be able to walk without difficulty.”