meetThandizo
Thandizo is a girl who is 1 year old and has extra digits. She lives in Malawi where care for her condition is scarce. But everything is changing for Thandizo because she underwent a life-changing surgery at CURE Malawi and you can help! Find out more about her, or help now:
$1000 completes her treatment
$720 given
needed $280
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Mohammed lives in Ethiopia and has a leg deformity, and in Ethiopia the sort of specialty medical care Mohammed needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Mohammed who have little hope for the future.Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Mohammed grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Mohammed has a curable disability! But you can change Mohammed's life forever.- You can help
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Mohammed
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This boy (Alfred) was healed as Mohammed soon will be
This is your chance to change Mohammed's life forever! Help Now
- Seen in Clinic 04/09/2012
- At CURE On 04/17/2012
- Operated On 04/18/2012
- Scheduled For 04/30/2013
- Closed On 04/30/2013
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8 years old
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04/30/2013
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About Mohammed
Mohammed's right leg has been deformed his whole life, and there would be no hope for him to ever walk using both legs unless he gets an amputation below the knee. Although this is sad news, it is the only chance he has to run around with other little boys his age. After he heals from surgery, he will be able to get a prosthesis. I'm told that children learn especially quickly how to deal with prosthetics. In the rural area, they often use peg legs since they are inexpensive and since the children grow so rapidly, they can change them out when necessary.
Mohammed comes with a group from CBR (Community Based Rehabilitation), where he is taught how valuable and special he is, despite the insults he's heard his whole life. He says that people call him sebara, which is a mean term for "crippled". At CBR, though, he is learning to live with his disability and given tools to learn and become educated.
Mohammed loves to play with his friends from CBR, and his 5 sisters and 9 brothers. Yes, he has 14 siblings! Needless to say, the surgery he requires would be impossible for his family to afford on their own. CURE is so happy to be able to provide the operation this little boy needs. He is in Grade 1, and he wants to become an office worker when he grows up. This is an extraordinary kid. Please pray for him as he deals with the loss of his leg, and gains hope to walk in the future.
Status
JSON RSS- Day 109Mohammed's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 01/22/2013 - He's not sick anymore. He's back at CBR, and we'll see him again at CURE for his 6 month appointment.
Friday July 27, 2012 - Day 99Mohammed has arrived at CURE Ethiopia - His leg is healed, but he has been a little under the weather so he is going to see our pediatrician.
Tuesday July 17, 2012 - Day 57Mohammed's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 07/17/2012
Tuesday June 5, 2012 
Day 57He's just as charming as usual. He is healing beautifully, no complications, not to mention he has the best attitude I think we've ever seen. His dad says "Thank you so much to everyone who has helped." http://bit.ly/ND2AEU
Tuesday June 5, 2012- Day 17Mohammed's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 06/05/2012
Thursday April 26, 2012 - Day 14Mohammed's treatment date has been changed to 04/23/2012 - This kid is so special. He came in today for a dressing change. I've never seen a kid come in after surgery to get a dressing/cast change without an anesthetic then go straight back to playing outside. I've yet to catch him not smiling. I'm going to be so sad when he gets discharged!
Monday April 23, 2012 
Day 11Mohammed is doing pretty well. He says that he is in some pain, but he is wheeling himself around outside nonetheless. What a trooper. http://bit.ly/I30hZb
Friday April 20, 2012- Day 9Congratulations! Mohammed's funding goal is met!
Wednesday April 18, 2012 - Day Warning: some of the photos I posted are graphic. If that is unappealing to you, I wouldn't suggest scrolling through them. But, great news! Mohammed is in recovery, and his dad is excitedly waiting outside the OR for him.
Wednesday April 18, 2012 - Day 9He had a big smile on his face as they wheeled him into surgery. He says he is ready.
Wednesday April 18, 2012 - Day Today is a big day for our friend Mohammed. His right leg will be amputated below the knee. Please pray for his physical and emotional recovery from this operation.
Wednesday April 18, 2012 - Day Mohammed arrived today with his father and the caregivers from CBA. He had a big smile on his face.
Tuesday April 17, 2012 
Day 1With his friends from CBA; two brothers who are also CUREkids. http://bit.ly/Huui4q
Monday April 9, 2012
Day 1Help Mohammed get the surgery he needs, and pray for his strength as he recovers from losing the part of his leg that he cannot use. http://bit.ly/HWqg4N
Monday April 9, 2012
Get Well Messages for Mohammed
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Yolanda Martinez
keep ur head up …
Tristen Fowler
hello Mohammed! i wish you oting but th best of luck and i hope you get well soon! you are a very brave young boy who is…
Taylor Anderson
Hay Kiddo i feel bad for you and i hope this card will help you feel better with everything going wrong i hope all your…
Lorie Schaefer
Best wishes go out to you!!!…
Kay Nolan Johnson
get well soon. hope you eel better….
Jacqueline Smith
GET WELL SOON…
Emma Gear
get well little one…
Angel Swaggar
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Angel Swaggar
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Harman Parmar
Hi Mohammed I hope this will help…
Done All
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Angel Swaggar
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David Beagle
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Jennifer Deardorff
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Jennifer Deardorff
hi my name is love and i hope you fill better and get better…
Jennifer Deardorff
fill betteer…
Jennifer Deardorff
fill better soon .get…
Jennifer Deardorff
get well soon…
Grace Black
You are so adorable and I can tell your a really good boy. I hope things get better for you and you are so happy. Much…