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Memory is a girl who is 15 years old and has clubfoot. She lives in Zambia where care for her condition is scarce. But everything is changing for Memory because she has arrived for surgery at CURE Zambia and you can help! Find out more about her, or help now:
$1000 completes her treatment
$195 given
needed $805
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Farida lives in Kenya and has clubfoot, and in Kenya the sort of specialty medical care Farida needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Farida who have little hope for the future.Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Farida grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Farida has a curable disability! But you can change Farida's life forever.- You can help
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Farida
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This boy (Alfred) was healed as Farida soon will be
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- Seen in Clinic 10/28/2011
- At CURE On 10/28/2011
- Operated On 11/14/2011
- Scheduled For 10/17/2013
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About Farida
I thank God for non-verbal cues. Most of them are almost universal, and in cases where there is a language barrier, at least they aid in bridging the communication gap, even if not completely. When I first met Farida, all cues indicated a very loving little girl. While her mother Gladys shook my hand, Farida hugged me then accepted my offer to sit on my lap. She was holding a bottle of juice, which she offered me, probably not actually wanting me to partake, but just in accordance with African hospitality. As I began to talk to her mother, she watched keenly from my lap as I scribbled down notes. Later on, she gestured that it was her turn to write, but clearly at four years old and having not started school yet, all she managed was a doodle.
As Gladys explained, everything about Farida’s story of development seemed normal. She sat up at the right age, began crawling at the right age, walked by the time she was 1 year old and achieved all other milestones that her mother expected. Unfortunately, some point after she turned 2 years old, she got malaria. The disease affected her so much so that she had to have an injection battle the symptoms. That injection is what Gladys now blames for her daughter’s current foot deformity. Farida’s right foot turned and now resembles a clubfoot, a condition that doctors refer to as Injection Neuritis. It happens when the syringe touches the nerves accidentally during an injection, causing the muscles to stiffen. In Farida’s case, they stiffened and moved her right foot inwards.
Thankfully, the condition is treatable through surgery, and Farida is scheduled for that surgery next month. All she needs is for people to support her in whatever way possible. This sweet, little, loving, generous girl shouldn’t be plagued by a treatable condition, and I’m just grateful God has given us an opportunity to help.
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Day 483She missed the Meru mobile clinic but we were happy to see her in Embu. She continues to hate the brace, so we thank God that her mother has done a really good job at making sure that Farida wears the brace despite her daughters stubbornness. We will see her again in about eight months. http://bit.ly/WefA73
Friday February 22, 2013- Day 396Farida was a no show at the Meru clinic last week. I continue to hope that she is now used to the brace. God willing we will see her in February when we visit her home area.
Tuesday November 27, 2012 - Day 276Farida's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 11/07/2012
Monday July 30, 2012 
Day 276Farida and her mother were excited to show off her foot and how it is doing. Only thing is, Farida hated her braces so she threw them away. The orthopedic team in Meru will replace her AFO’s then we will see her again in November. http://bit.ly/QZvNhq
Monday July 30, 2012- Day 159Farida's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 07/25/2012 - Farida and her mom should score an A for following the doctors instructions and honoring their hospital appointments. She was doing so well, our doctor decided we can wait until four months to see her again. So let us pray that they stay obedient until then.
Wednesday April 4, 2012 
Day 159Farida during her follow up appointment earlier today. http://bit.ly/HlATzk
Wednesday April 4, 2012- Day 104Farida's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 04/04/2012
Thursday February 9, 2012 
Day 104Farida showing off her plastic brace. I'm thanking God that she is finally out of the casts :) We see her again in April. http://bit.ly/zOjc6E
Thursday February 9, 2012- Day 82Congratulations! Farida's funding goal is met!
Wednesday January 18, 2012 - Day 52Farida's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 02/08/2012
Monday December 19, 2011 
Day 52Farida was happy to finally get the cast off even though briefly. She then had plastic braces measured and was re-casted again. Her foot is healing just as the doctors expected :). Her next clinic is in February when she will also pick up her brace. http://bit.ly/rAjAir
Monday December 19, 2011- Day 23Farida's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 12/14/2011 - Welp, she wasn't too keen on practicing her walking, so she ended up staying Friday & getting some more encouragement with her crutch skills :) Yesterday she was finally discharged & the plan is to see her in a month for a review at our mobile clinic! Thanks so much for your support of this sweet little girl...it's worth it, I promise.
Sunday November 20, 2011 
Day 20This is how I found Farida today :) She's been doing great, and the plan is to give her a fresh cast tomorrow then discharge her, but I'll let you know when that's final :) http://bit.ly/st0Ne2
Thursday November 17, 2011
Day 17Surgery success :) Doctors released her joints, removed some extra tissue, & lengthened a few tendons. Now she's casted up & resting in the ward, and I'm so thankful for your prayers and support! http://bit.ly/tOPHmO
Monday November 14, 2011- Day 17Farida is in recovery at CURE Kenya
Monday November 14, 2011 
Day 17After arriving late yesterday, Farida is headed into surgery! If you're awake & see this, please be praying for her and the surgeons :) http://bit.ly/sUKC3d
Monday November 14, 2011- Day 17Farida is receiving treatment at CURE Kenya
Monday November 14, 2011 - Day 1This is how she walks now, but it won't be that way for long! http://youtu.be/U9s6kicKyCs
Friday October 28, 2011 
Day 1Farida with her mom Gladys http://bit.ly/tKY3JE
Friday October 28, 2011
