meetHermela
Hermela is a girl who is 8 years old and has a leg deformity. She lives in Ethiopia where care for her condition is scarce. Thankfully, she is scheduled for surgery at CURE Ethiopia on Tuesday, May 29 and you can help! Find out more about her, or help now:
$2000 covers her treatment
$0 given
needed $2000
Other kids like Meron Mengesha who need your support
- Meron Needs a CURE
What is CUREkids and who is Meron?
You
Meron lives in Ethiopia and has clubfoot, and in Ethiopia the sort of specialty medical care Meron needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Meron who have little hope for the future.
Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Meron grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Meron has a curable disability! But you can change Meron's life forever.
- You can help
What can you do?
Join CUREkids
You
Meron
You can help Meron right now. Maybe you can offer $30. Or maybe you can introduce Meron to others who can help...
- A Community Solution
Be a part of something bigger than you
When you join CUREkids, you're getting involved in something much bigger than you. You're joining a community of people from across the U.S. and around the world that are committed to making a lasting difference in the life of a child who has a curable disability: Meron
You
CUREkids builds Communities
focused around one thing:
Healing a Child- Results that Matter
See how healing changes everything
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 Meron's treatment and we'll send updates to you through email and Facebook.
Meron
before
after
This boy (Alfred) was healed as Meron soon will be
This is your chance to change Meron's life forever! Help Now
We have met Meron's funding goal. We invite you to continue to Follow or read his story,
or you can Click Here to provide the same life-changing chance to another child just like Meron
Name:
Condition:
Country:
Age:
2 years old
Appointment:
06/26/2012
Meron will require multiple procedures.
Stats:
- 24 Participants
- Shares
- 371 Views
About Meron
Meron is a charming little 1 year and 10 month old boy, unless you are approaching anywhere near his clubfeet. When I needed a picture of his tiny feet, he lost it, but he regained composure when someone else in the room pretended to karate chop me. Sounds like a typical little boy to me.
Meron has had one previous operation to correct his crooked feet, but it was unsuccessful. They returned back to the way they were shortly after. This time, though, the hope is that his surgery will prove successful, and he will be able to walk normally once he heals. Aside from the problem with his feet, Meron also has a dislocated hip joint. This cannot be taken care of until his feet are corrected and his leg muscles become strong enough to handle the hip surgery.
His mother is very determined to help her son. She is willing to do what it takes to allow Meron to have a normal childhood where he can run and play with the other children. Let's help make that dream possible.
His clubfoot surgery is fast approaching on February 16, and from there he will be casted for 6 weeks, then put in braces until he is strong enough to walk on his own. We need to be praying for all of these needs as he embarks on this new journey in becoming CUREd.
Status
JSON RSS- Day 112 Meron's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 06/26/2012
Tuesday May 22, 2012 - Day 106 Meron is in recovery at CURE Ethiopia
Wednesday May 16, 2012 - Day 106 Meron is getting another cast change today.
Wednesday May 16, 2012 - Day 106 Meron's treatment date has been changed to 05/16/2012
Wednesday May 16, 2012 - Day 64 Meron's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 05/15/2012
Wednesday April 4, 2012 - Day 57 Meron is in recovery at CURE Ethiopia - He's out with a new spica cast on, which is the type of cast that covers both legs and his hips. It's not comfortable, but it is necessary.
Wednesday March 28, 2012 - Day 57 Meron's treatment date has been changed to 03/28/2012 - Meron is getting a cast change today. He was not a happy baby going into the OR, but a new, clean cast will make his recovery and healing a little more bearable for this little guy and his family.
Wednesday March 28, 2012 - Day 56 Meron has arrived at CURE Ethiopia - Meron is going to get a cast change this week. He's been admitted. Happy to have him back!
Tuesday March 27, 2012 - Day 22 Meron's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 03/27/2012
Wednesday February 22, 2012 - Day 16 Meron is in recovery at CURE Ethiopia - Meron's first surgery is completed, and the doctors put him in a spica cast, which covers his hips. The hope is that the cast will help to correct his disjointed hip. If not, they will proceed with the hip surgery after his legs heal.
Thursday February 16, 2012 - Day 16 Meron is receiving treatment at CURE Ethiopia - He's in right now. His mom will be so excited when he comes out with his two straight feet casted!
Thursday February 16, 2012 - Day 15 Meron has arrived at CURE Ethiopia
Wednesday February 15, 2012 - Day 6 Congratulations! Meron's funding goal is met!
Monday February 6, 2012 - Day 1 Only two weeks before we see Meron http://bit.ly/zD0Etj
Tuesday January 31, 2012
Goal
$2,000 meets the funding goal for Meron's life-changing treatment
Get Well Messages for Meron
From
Date
Message
Britny Elliott
Britny Elliott
We are so glad you received your treatment and sincerely hope all is well. You have been in our prayers and will…