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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:

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Mussa Umali
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Mussa lives in Malawi and has brittle bone disease, and in Malawi the sort of specialty medical care Mussa needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Mussa who have little hope for the future.
Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Mussa grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Mussa has a curable disability! But you can change Mussa's life forever.
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Mussa Umali

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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: Mussa

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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 Malawi of Mussa's treatment and we'll send updates to you through email and Facebook.

Mussa Umali

Mussa

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after

This boy (Alfred) was healed as Mussa soon will be

This is your chance to change Mussa's life forever! Help Now

  • Seen in Clinic 11/19/2010
  • At CURE On 11/19/2010
  • Operated On 02/19/2012
  • Scheduled For 02/19/2012
  • Closed On 03/09/2013
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Mussa's journey of healing is complete! We invite you to read Mussa's story. Click Here to provide the same life-changing chance to another child just like Mussa.

About Mussa

Before arriving to Malawi, I believed I had a good grasp of what perseverance and hard work was. Achieving something, anything, despite major or minor difficulties. Now I know, I never knew a thing. Mussa Umali has been diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. A condition most die from at or soon after birth, but if one manages to survive longer, they are plagued with brittle bones that fracture at nothing, severe bone deformity, and severe chronic pain. Mussa survived, and is the strongest boy I know.

Mussa doesn’t only survive he has the strength and the courage to take on the day with a new hope. He said in his interview, he believes he will be healed, but most importantly, if he isn’t helped, he says, “I will be fine.” He will continue to live and be happy. He has almost become unaware of how difficult it is to have any disability, let alone, the one Mussa suffers from. He survives because he loves living, despite his difficulties.

Fortunately Mussa does not carry his burden alone. After being publically humiliated, then abandoned by his father because of his disability, Mussa moved back to his mother’s village with his mother and siblings. After hearing the news, Mussa’s uncle, left his home and moved in with Mussa and his family. During our interview there was a break in the uncle’s character and he became visibly emotional when talking about his relationship with Mussa. Though emotions, here, are rarely expressed outwardly, one can still feel the intensity, the distress the love and the pain, where it’s written on their worn faces. He said, “this is what God has given us, and it’s our responsibility to do whatever we can.” This included years of carrying Mussa on his back, working to feed the family, and taking care of any other business that involved Mussa. The love between the two of them seems even stronger than a bond between father and son and it’s beautiful. Though Mussa’s mother has since remarried and is very supportive of the family, Mussa’s uncle continues to live with them and not only supports Mussa as an uncle and a confidant, but also a shining example of the strength Mussa already displays at such a young age.

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  1. Day 280Mussa and his entire village http://bit.ly/qBhBgF
    Friday August 26, 2011
  2. Day 243We met up with Mussa in his village. He's still going through physical therapy, but pictures speak for themselves http://bit.ly/nNtlRI
    Wednesday July 20, 2011
  3. Day 137Mussa missed his review date. Look out for a home visit update! Keep him in your prayers!
    Tuesday April 5, 2011
  4. Day 122Mussa's treatment date has been changed to 03/28/2011
    Monday March 21, 2011
  5. Day 111Looks like Mussa won't be needing another surgery but will still be reviewed on the 28th. Pray for quick healing!!
    Thursday March 10, 2011
  6. Day 88Mussa went home last night after he was just reviewed. He and his uncle will be back again on the 28th of March to decide when the final surgery date will be!
    Tuesday February 15, 2011
  7. Day 73It was a family reunion at CURE today. Mussa is also back with us. He looks great! Update on next surgery coming soon. http://bit.ly/dTVuSc
    Monday January 31, 2011
  8. Day 24Mussa Goes Home 4 Now http://bit.ly/hBLTWh
    Monday December 13, 2010
  9. Day 17Mussa in casts, out of surgery. He'll be in hospital until he's ready for his next surgery http://bit.ly/hMpcAi
    Monday December 6, 2010
  10. Day 17Despite a painful surgery, Mussa managed to give me a smile http://bit.ly/eOSvQp
    Monday December 6, 2010
  11. Day 14A new video was posted for Mussa Umali http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSSlbFtrgPA

    Friday December 3, 2010
  12. Day 14A new photo was posted for Mussa Umali http://bit.ly/gXDAlf
    Friday December 3, 2010
  13. Day 14A new photo was posted for Mussa Umali http://bit.ly/fTMbMf
    Friday December 3, 2010
  14. Day 13A new video was posted for Mussa Umali http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzm5Ki-Zs4g

    Thursday December 2, 2010
  15. Day 13Congratulations! Mussa's funding is complete!
    Thursday December 2, 2010
  16. Day 10Because of Mussa's condition, his next scheduled treatment on Dec 3 will not be last surgery he'll need. Please keep tracking with his story and tell your friends!
    Monday November 29, 2010
  17. Day 10Mussa's treatment date has been changed to 12/03/2010
    Monday November 29, 2010
  18. Day 3A new photo was posted for Mussa Umali http://bit.ly/d3OJuM
    Monday November 22, 2010
  19. Day 3A new photo was posted for Mussa Umali http://bit.ly/cwDugZ
    Monday November 22, 2010
  20. Day 3A new photo was posted for Mussa Umali http://bit.ly/aErs4z
    Monday November 22, 2010
  21. Day 3A new photo was posted for Mussa Umali http://bit.ly/bZqHMm
    Monday November 22, 2010
  22. Day 1A new photo was posted for Mussa Umali http://bit.ly/cwzXUn
    Friday November 19, 2010

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