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Daudi from Kenya raised $1,286 to fund clubfoot repair surgery.

Daudi
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  • $1,286 raised, $0 to go
$1,286
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Daudi's treatment was fully funded on March 31, 2021.
April 8, 2021

Daudi did not yet undergo clubfoot repair surgery.

Our medical partner just shared an update with us that Daudi will no longer undergo clubfoot repair surgery as planned. His doctors and physiotherapists have been meeting with him and his family and are looking for alternative treatment methods that will better support his condition and overall health. The medical team is hopeful that he will be able to receive treatment soon.

Our medical partner just shared an update with us that Daudi will no longer undergo clubfoot repair surgery as planned. His doctors and phys...

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March 9, 2021

Daudi is a happy 10-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the youngest of three children in his family. Daudi’s mother sells vegetables as a street vendor in the village. She and her husband are separated. She is the sole provider of the family and Daudi requires a lot of attention.

Daudi has clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Daudi’s feet are rigid and he cannot walk or stand, so he relies on his mother who often carries him.

Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH) is helping Daudi receive treatment. Daudi and his mother traveled to AMH’s care center where surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on March 16th. AMH is requesting $1,286 to fund Daudi’s clubfoot repair. The surgery will be very impactful for him, because he will be able to walk and stand on his own.

Daudi’s mother shared, “I am appealing to people of goodwill to help my son undergo surgery so that he can be independent. God bless you!”

Daudi is a happy 10-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the youngest of three children in his family. Daudi's mother sells vegetables as a street...

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Daudi's Timeline

  • March 9, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Daudi was submitted by Beatrice Njoroge, Curative Medical Support Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • March 14, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Daudi's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 16, 2021
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Daudi was scheduled to receive treatment at AIC Cure International Hospital in Kenya. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • April 8, 2021
    FUNDING ENDED

    Daudi is no longer raising funds.

  • April 8, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Daudi's treatment did not happen. Read the update.

Funded by 32 donors

Funded by 32 donors

Treatment
Club Foot Correction
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $1,286 for Daudi's treatment
Hospital Fees
$273
Medical Staff
$313
Medication
$179
Supplies
$396
Labs
$37
Radiology
$27
Other
$61
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

The foot is turned inward, often severely, at the ankle, and the arch of the foot is very high. Patients experience discomfort, and the affected leg may be shorter and smaller than the other.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

These children have a difficult time walking and running. Years of trying to walk on a clubfoot will cause wounds and other skeletal problems, such as arthritis. Patients will have difficulty fitting in shoes and participating in normal play, school, and daily activities. Many Africans make their livings through manual labor, which can be difficult with an untreated clubfoot.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

Incidence is 1/1,000 live births in Kenya. This is roughly similar to rates in Western countries, though many cases may be missed. There is no known reason for its occurrence in this region.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

Patients will undergo a series of small operations, casting, and manipulations during their course of treatment.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

The bones and joint will become aligned, and long-term disability will be prevented.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Clubfoot is very treatable. The surgery is minor and not risky.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Care is not easily accessible. AIC Cure International Hospital is one of the few pediatric orthopedic hospitals devoted to serving the physically disabled children of Kenya. Most parents bring their children from remote areas to seek treatment.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

There are no alternatives. If not treated, the condition will persist and will result in disability.

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