meetSinkoko
Sinkoko is a boy who is 15 years old and has a leg deformity. He lives in Malawi where care for his condition is scarce. Thankfully, he has arrived at CURE Malawi for a surgery scheduled for Monday, May 28 and you can help! Find out more about him, or help now:
$2000 covers his treatment
$40 given
needed $1960
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Ketema lives in Ethiopia and has clubfoot, and in Ethiopia the sort of specialty medical care Ketema needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Ketema who have little hope for the future.
Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Ketema grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Ketema has a curable disability! But you can change Ketema's life forever.
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You can help Ketema right now. Maybe you can offer $30. Or maybe you can introduce Ketema to others who can help...
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We all want proof that our gifts are making a difference, and CUREkids offers real results that really matter. Together, we'll see the before and after photos online from Ethiopia of Ketema's treatment and we'll send updates to you through email and Facebook.
Ketema
before
after
This boy (Alfred) was healed as Ketema soon will be
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13 years old
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10/30/2012
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About Ketema
My first glimpse of Ketema was of him reading his Bible outside of the CURE clinic. When I asked him what he loves to do for fun, he told me two things. Ketema loves to learn, and he loves to play soccer. Unfortunately, neither of those things are made easy for him, because of his condition.
As a fourth grader, Ketema had to quit school because the walk was too difficult for him on his left club foot. Because his foot is deformed, it has caused his other leg a lot of pain carrying most of his weight. Instead of continuing his general studies in the classroom, he is now focusing mainly on studying his Bible because that is a resource he has available to him. His father continued to look down lovingly as Ketuma explained his love for the Word, and went on to say that someday when he returns to school, he would love to study to become a teacher or a doctor. He also dreams of playing soccer on two straight feet like the other kids who play.
Ketema brought tears to my eyes when he answered my next question. I asked if he's experienced any stereotypes or social problems because of his foot. He said that his family is sad and even angry because people from their village blame his mother for his deformity. They say that because she carried water on her back every day while she was pregnant with him, she caused his foot to become crooked in the womb.
I'm looking especially forward to following Ketema's progress as he goes into his surgery and begins the healing process because he is the first CUREkid from Ethiopia! Please send some prayers his way as he prepares for a huge, life-changing experience!
Status
JSON RSS- Day 90 Ketema's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 10/30/2012 - Ketema's dad said that the villagers were amazed at the transformation of his foot. They couldn't believe that this type of treatment existed. His father is so thankful and smiled from ear to ear until they left.
Thursday April 26, 2012 -
Day 88 He's got his new boot. http://bit.ly/Il4zJ8
Tuesday April 24, 2012 -
Day 88 Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Ketema's straight foot! It looks a bit mistreated, but he's in good shape. http://bit.ly/Il4oh6
Tuesday April 24, 2012 - Day 53 Ketema's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 04/24/2012
Tuesday March 20, 2012 - Day 53 I had my first CUREkid return for follow-up today! Ketema's foot didn't look like it was in great shape when he arrived, as far as cleanliness. The doctors put a new cast on it so that it can stay sanitary.
Tuesday March 20, 2012 - Day 17 Ketema is scheduled for followup at CURE Ethiopia
Monday February 13, 2012 - Day 11 Ketema's treatment date has been changed to 03/20/2012
Tuesday February 7, 2012 - Day 8 Ketema is in recovery at CURE Ethiopia
Saturday February 4, 2012 - Day 6 Congratulations! Ketema's funding goal is met!
Thursday February 2, 2012 - Day 4 Ketema is in recovery at CURE Ethiopia
Tuesday January 31, 2012 -
Day 4 Getting his foot shaped inside of the cast http://bit.ly/yGr8ws
Tuesday January 31, 2012 -
Day 4 getting the final stitches put in http://bit.ly/ybVYai
Tuesday January 31, 2012 - Day 4 He's out of surgery, and it went great! Ketema officially has two straight feet!
Tuesday January 31, 2012 - Day 4 He just went in to surgery. I got to hold his hand as they put the IV in. They had to do it twice to find a good vein, but he was so brave.
Tuesday January 31, 2012 -
Day 1 Studying his bible http://bit.ly/yLs68E
Friday January 27, 2012 -
Day 1 A lot of the time you have to take several pictures and ask them again and again for a smile, but it only took one try with Ketema to get a beautiful shot of his bright smile. http://bit.ly/zOcF5b
Friday January 27, 2012 -
Day 1 His club foot on the left. http://bit.ly/xhRYVO
Friday January 27, 2012 -
Day 1 Outside of the clinic after his first examination http://bit.ly/zisVXs
Friday January 27, 2012
Goal
$1,000 meets the funding goal for Ketema's life-changing treatment
