Roy is a charming and energetic toddler from Tanzania. He is playful and full of smiles. He is the youngest of his single mother’s three children. His mother sells cassava root at the local bus station to support their family.
Roy was diagnosed with bilateral genu varus. This means Roy has difficulty walking due to his legs bowing outwards. 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 walks with an abnormal gait and complains of pain and exhaustion after playing or taking a short walk.
His surgery is scheduled for February 18th and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is raising $880 to fund Roy’s surgery. Treatment will hopefully restore Roy’s mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications.
Roy’s mother says, “My income is very little, I want my son to have his legs corrected but there is no way I can afford the cost.”
