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Gideon is a boy who is less than 1 year old and has hydrocephalus. He lives in Zambia where care for his condition is scarce. But everything is changing for Gideon because he underwent a life-changing surgery at CURE Zambia and you can help! Find out more about him, or help now:
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Newton lives in Kenya and has a broken arm, and in Kenya the sort of specialty medical care Newton needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Newton who have little hope for the future.Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Newton grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Newton has a curable disability! But you can change Newton's life forever.- You can help
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This boy (Alfred) was healed as Newton soon will be
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- Seen in Clinic 09/21/2011
- At CURE On 10/10/2011
- Operated On 10/10/2011
- Scheduled For 07/17/2013
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About Newton
Newton is not a typical twelve-year-old boy. Although he’s extremely shy and quiet, even by his mother’s confession, he’s his little sister’s hero. As her big brother, he’s extremely caring and doesn’t let his deformed left arm keep him from playing with her. Doctors refer to his condition as a “gunstock deformity.” Simply put, it is a condition where an arm which had previously been broken heals, but in the wrong angle.
In 2007 after falling from his bicycle, Newton’s arm broke. He was immediately taken to the hospital and casted, but when the plaster was removed, his mother realized that his arm had healed in the wrong position. When she returned him to hospital, the doctors told her that it would correct itself with time. Well, it’s been 3 years, and his arm remains unchanged. So it’s not surprising that when Newton’s mom heard about doctors’ concerns with bone deformities in children, she did not hesitate to have Newton checked.
He is currently in 6th grade, but hasn’t been able to perform as well as he’d like. His teachers understand that he can’t do some activities because of the pain he feels when using his left hand. At home, his little sister is always ready and willing to help him out. And he’s thankful that he still can play his favorite sport, soccer, but he admitted that he misses handball, which he used to play very well. Newton’s prayer now is that the operation will help him regain full use of his arm, so that he can be free of limitations, getting back to doing everything a twelve year old should be able to do.
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JSON RSS- Day 520We have not been able to get through to Newton and his folks yet. The phone number they gave us has not been going through. A text has been sent to them though, so God willing, we shall see them in July and find out how they are doing.
Friday February 22, 2013 - Day 510We had planned to visit Meru, Newton's hometown this week, but the mobile clinic date was changed for next week. So God willing we will be seeing him next week on Wednesday.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 - Day 310Newton's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 02/13/2013
Friday July 27, 2012 - Day 252Newton's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 07/25/2012 - I think we gave him a very long break till he forgot to show up today, well, we will work on calling him so that we can direct him to the clinic that will be in his home area in July.
Wednesday May 30, 2012 - Day 111Congratulations! Newton's funding goal is met!
Tuesday January 10, 2012 - Day 89Newton's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 05/30/2012
Monday December 19, 2011 
Day 89Newton showing off his arm, all straightened up. Doctors said he is doing so well he does not have to come by for any check up until May 2012 :) http://bit.ly/ruGDu8
Monday December 19, 2011
Day 51Well guess who showed up at 5 this evening? Good ol' "Fig Newton" :) His dad explained to us that Newton's grandmother had passed on (his dad's mom) so they weren't able to make it until now. And after getting his cast off, pins out, and bandage on, Newton & his dad headed right back to Meru. We really need to pray for them as they journey back tonight in order to finish the arrangements for his grandmother's funeral. http://bit.ly/u19HbZ
Friday November 11, 2011- Day 51Newton's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 12/14/2011
Friday November 11, 2011 - Day 50Welp, Newton had called and said he was coming to his follow up appointment, but for some reason, he never showed. We're going to try and track him down & give you an update soon!
Thursday November 10, 2011 - Day 22Newton's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 11/10/2011
Thursday October 13, 2011 
Day 22Newton was happy to be discharged but sad that he was leaving a few friends that he had made in the hospital. All in all we thank God that doctors found him fit to be discharged. We hope to see him again in 4 weeks here in Kijabe when he is scheduled to have his cast changed. Thanks for standing with him, promise to keep you updated on his progress:) http://bit.ly/pDtAzH
Thursday October 13, 2011
Day 21As promised, photos of Newton's surgery. http://bit.ly/oUMqcv
Wednesday October 12, 2011- Day 19Newton is in recovery at CURE Kenya - Newton's surgery went well, and he is now in recovery! Photos of his surgery to follow soon.
Monday October 10, 2011 - Day 19Newton is receiving treatment at CURE Kenya
Monday October 10, 2011 
Day 19Newton is being prepared for surgery right now. I trust that all will go well. Meanwhile keep him in your prayers. http://bit.ly/o0Pdr5
Monday October 10, 2011- Day 19Newton has arrived at CURE Kenya
Monday October 10, 2011 - Day 17Hoping to see Newton tomorrow :).
Saturday October 8, 2011 
Day 1Newton with his mom and little sister :) http://bit.ly/njrJfG
Wednesday September 21, 2011
