Grace, who is an 11-year-old girl from Tanzania, is the fourth-born child in a family of five children. Her parents are small-scale farmers who grow crops for food, selling the surplus to generate income for the family. Grace is a bright and determined girl who dreams of continuing her education, and becoming independent in the future.
When Grace was only four months old, she fell into a pot of hot food, and sustained severe burns. While she received wound care, the burns later developed contractures, which gradually drew her arm into a fixed position. Although she underwent a contracture release procedure approximately six months later, the family was unable to continue with follow-up visits, due to the long distance to the hospital and financial challenges.
As Grace has grown, the condition has made it difficult for her to use her right hand for daily activities, schoolwork, and play. She often depends on others to perform tasks that require the use of both hands.
Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Grace to receive treatment. On August 6th, surgeons at their care center, Kafika House, will perform contracture release surgery, and do a skin graft, to improve the movement of her elbow and wrist, restoring greater function, and helping her regain the use of her hand. Now, Grace needs your help to fund this $832 procedure.
Grace’s parents said: “We pray that Grace will use her hand again, write in school, and play freely with other children. Your support is restoring hope to our daughter.”
