Molly Hottle of The Oregonian wrote a heart-warming story about Yodit Derese, a young Ethiopian woman with clubfoot who was brought to the U.S. for surgery through the determination and love of a Portland family.

This touching story also highlights the trials facing children with treatable physical disabilities and the lack of quality medical care in Ethiopia and throughout the developing world.  It is wonderful that Yodit was able to come to the U.S. for care, but for many other Ethiopian children this option is not possible.  Through our hospital in Ethiopia and the generosity of our supporters, CURE  makes healing possible for these children by instead bringing top-quality, First-World care to them right in their own country, regardless of their ability to pay.

Read Yodit’s full story here.