February 10, 2016
Saruni is a one-month-old baby boy, born just this last January in Tanzania. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a livestock keeper. Two of his siblings attend school, and his parents hope he will one day as well.
At birth, Saruni was diagnosed with bilateral clubfoot. Without intervention, he will be forced to walk on the sides of his feet. His gait and ability to walk will be impacted long-term.
However, with clubfoot surgery, which will cost $1,160, Saruni will be able to run, play, and walk pain-free. This cost includes all post-operative care and medication.
Saruni’s mother states: “I hope that my baby’s feet can be straightened so that when he starts to walk he can walk like other children.”
Saruni is a one-month-old baby boy, born just this last January in Tanzania. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a livestock keeper...
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April 5, 2016
Saruni received successful surgery and casting to treat clubfoot.
“Saruni is doing well. He is on the initial treatment to correct bilateral clubfoot,” explains our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. “Manipulation and casting is done once every week and that will continue for a few more weeks before tenotomy and casting is done followed by the use of foot abduction braces.”
“I am happy that my son is being treated,” his mother shares. “I have no doubt that in the future he will be able to walk just like other children. I am truly grateful for the financial support, my husband and I wouldn’t have been able to afford it.”
“Saruni is doing well. He is on the initial treatment to correct bilateral clubfoot," explains our medical partner, African Mission Healthca...
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