Mercy is a seven-year-old girl living in Kenya with her mother and sibling. She is very social and has a beautiful smile. Mercy’s mother is a vendor who sells vegetables in the village. She is a single mother and thus the sole provider in the family. Mercy is in the second class in her primary school. Mercy is a very bright girl and would like to be a doctor in the future.
Mercy has left-sided hemiplegia, a type of cerebral palsy, and also left-sided clubfoot. Clubfoot is an umbrella term for congenital foot abnormalities, which includes when the foot is twisted out of shape or position. As a result, the tendons in the limbs are shorter than usual, and further complications of limited movement and stability may occur.
With the combination of the hemiplegia and clubfoot, Mercy has difficulties walking. She needs surgery for clubfoot correction. Her mother is unable to afford the corrective surgery and needs financial assistance. The total cost of her procedure is $1,224, and covers medications, supplies, and six days of inpatient care. Her procedure is scheduled for July 10.
“My desire is to see a bright future for my daughter,” shares Mercy’s mother. “I will be happy to see my daughter going for surgery and coming out of the operation room.”