A couple from Tanzania visited our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), with their adorable newborn baby boy. Their two-day-old baby was born with clubfoot of both feet, which is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This condition can cause difficulty walking or wearing shoes. The couple is concerned that their son may have difficulty walking in the future as he grows, and they are seeking assistance with surgery. The baby's father works full-time at a timber factory and shared that his income only covers their basic needs. They are overjoyed with their new son and are hopeful he'll receive the care he needs. Fortunately, AMH can help! On November 4th, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery that will allow the baby to walk easily and wear shoes as he grows up. AMH is requesting $935 to fund this procedure. Rebecca, the baby's mother, shared, “I am glad to know that my baby’s condition is treatable.”

Musiime is a bright, quiet 4-year-old from Uganda. He is at the top of his class in primary school class two and plans to become a doctor to help others. He is the youngest in his family of four children, with his other brothers in primary and secondary school. Musiime's father works as a private school teacher, and his mother practices farming, growing crops for their family’s consumption. He loves playing football but is currently unable to play due to a medical condition. Musiime has been experiencing swelling on the back of his left knee for the past nine months. The mass has grown in size, so his family brought him to our medical partner’s care center for treatment. Fortunately, on November 29th, surgeons will remove the mass. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $188 to fund this procedure. Musiime’s mother says “It will be my joy seeing my son in good health because he has really cried in pain for a long.”

Hebron is an adorable two-year-old baby boy. He is a charming boy who loves to play with his older sister. Hebron’s father is a teacher at a local college while Hebron's mother is a housewife. Despite working hard, it is difficult for Hebron’s father to make ends meet for their family. Hebron has been diagnosed with genu valgus, where 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 and this worries his parents since his sister suffers the same condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Hebron. The procedure is scheduled to take place on July 8th. Treatment will hopefully restore Hebron's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Hebron’s mother says, “Please help me, my children's legs are being deformed and we are worried."