“I love my son very much and I am so happy that I have him. My hope is for his foot to be straightened so that he can walk like other children and later on have no limitations when walking to school or doing other activities,” says Elia’s mother.
This is Elia. He’s one year old and lives in Tanzania with his mother, where he’s unable to walk without support.
Elia was born with a club foot, which will cause him to walk incorrectly when he’s older. If his foot is left untreated, Elia eventually won’t be able to walk without pain. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, reports, “Six months ago, Elia’s father separated with his wife because he did not want to be responsible in looking for proper treatment for his son. Elia’s mother is struggling on her own with a little help from her sister.”
For $1160, Elia will receive treatment to correct his club foot, allowing him to walk normally and without pain as he grows older. Let’s help Elia pay for the medical care he needs to climb, run, and play!