June 23, 2021
Omar is a 14-year-old student and the youngest of eight children. He is in grade 5 and likes reading. His father is a farmer and his mother died last year after a long illness.
Omar has clubfoot in both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes.
Omar and his father traveled over a day to visit our medical partner’s care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on June 28th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,286 to fund Omar’s clubfoot repair. He is scheduled to undergo right foot triple arthrodesis surgery to first correct his right foot. After treatment, he will be able to walk and be able to put on shoes.
“Any support rendered to make my son walk like other children will be highly appreciated,” Omar’s father told us.
Omar is a 14-year-old student and the youngest of eight children. He is in grade 5 and likes reading. His father is a farmer and his mother ...
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December 7, 2021
Omar did not yet undergo surgery.
Our medical partner shared an update on Omar’s care that we wanted to share with you. Omar was amongst the children who were scheduled for surgery earlier this year, but his family did not return for treatment. Our partner’s social worker has reached out to his family and visited Omar’s home. His family would like to postpone his care as he has recently been enrolled in a disability program where he’s been benefiting and doing well. The social worker and hospital will continue to work with their family to plan for his future care. They have asked that we support another patient who is in need right now.
Our medical partner shared an update on Omar's care that we wanted to share with you. Omar was amongst the children who were scheduled for s...
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