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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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Christopher lives in Zambia and has masses/tumors, and in Zambia the sort of specialty medical care Christopher needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Christopher who have little hope for the future.Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Christopher grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Christopher has a curable disability! But you can change Christopher's life forever.- You can help
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This boy (Alfred) was healed as Christopher soon will be
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- Seen in Clinic 10/23/2012
- At CURE On 01/23/2013
- Operated On 01/24/2013
- Scheduled For 06/26/2013
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16 years old
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06/26/2013
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About Christopher
Anyone knows that a 16-year-old boy has a lot on his plate. Christopher Chirwa has one more thing added to the mix: a mysterious and unfortunate knee problem. Ever since he was 12, his left knee has been abnormally swollen, making it difficult to walk. He twisted the leg one day and now experiences pain. He went to several different clinics where they tried draining fluid from the knee, but no one seemed to treat or identify the real problem.
After years of dealing with the discomfort and difficulty walking, Christopher came to CURE to find a better solution. He had an x-ray done, which didn’t show any joint damage. They decided to perform a biopsy, but they quit when they discovered a lipoma, which is a soft, non-threatening tumor. The surgeons were not prepared for such a surgery, so Christopher has been scheduled to come back to CURE on October 31. Because the surgeons need to get some units of blood for the surgery, it will not happen until November 8.
In the meantime, Christopher can’t manage to go to school in his condition, even with crutches. His humor has not been dampened, however, and he remains optimistic about his future. Once the tumor is removed he will be up and at it once again.
Status
JSON RSS- Day 156Though Christopher is still walking with crutches, his knee is much better. As long as he keeps up with physiotherapy, he will soon ditch the crutches!
Thursday March 28, 2013 - Day 120Things are going well for Christopher. He is now able to flex his knee, whereas it was totally stiff before. It will be another month before we see him again, and hopefully he will be closer to full recovery.
Wednesday February 20, 2013 
Day 106Christopher came to the clinic this morning and had his bandages removed. In this photo he was clearly a bit bored in the waiting room... http://bit.ly/XnGUPG
Wednesday February 6, 2013
Day 94Christopher had a back-slab applied and will be heading home today. He's been instructed not to skimp on his exercises! He'll be back for check-up at the end of the month. http://bit.ly/WyYRMx
Friday January 25, 2013- Day 93Christopher Chirwa is in recovery at CURE Zambia. Learn more at http://bit.ly/QDg4mm
Thursday January 24, 2013 - Day 93Christopher arrived yesterday and will be going into the operating room today to have work done on his leg.
Thursday January 24, 2013 - Day 87Christopher came back on Wednesday and it was decided that he will be readmitted into the children's ward January 23 for another operation. His knee is now completely inflexible and stiff, so we will see what can be done for him.
Friday January 18, 2013 - Day 78We didn't see Christopher come in for review today, which most likely means that everything is going well. Hope he's been remembering to do his exercises to get rid of the stiffness in his knee!
Wednesday January 9, 2013 
Day 57After coming for his review today, we found out that Christopher's knee is still sore. As long as he remembers to do his daily exercises, he should improve. He will be coming back in January. http://bit.ly/TYM1oZ
Wednesday December 19, 2012
Day 44Here the physical therapist is telling him to look ahead when he walks instead of down at his feet. http://bit.ly/RbA6bw
Thursday December 6, 2012
Day 44 Christopher came back for his review. He was seen by a physical therapist because of the stiffness of his knee. As long as he keeps up with doing his exercises, he won't need to use crutches for too much longer. http://bit.ly/SQvhRQ
Thursday December 6, 2012
Day 31Waiting in the clinic to have his bandages changed. He's been instructed to begin exercises on his own. We'll see him again next month! http://bit.ly/10oIOEr
Friday November 23, 2012
Day 22This is a collage of Christopher's tumor removal; yep, that's what is in the plastic bag. It was an amazing surgery! http://bit.ly/ZGSVTO
Wednesday November 14, 2012- Day 21Christopher's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 11/21/2012
Tuesday November 13, 2012 
Day 21Christopher told me he's excited to go home! He was discharged today but we'll be seeing him again for review on November 21. He's moving around on crutches, but now it's much easier than it was before the surgery. http://bit.ly/W5rYFS
Tuesday November 13, 2012
Day 20Today Christopher has been feeling well; his leg feels much lighter! Though he's been having pain, they've been giving him pain killers. Here he's resting in bed with his mother sitting nearbyl http://bit.ly/SGuott
Monday November 12, 2012- Day 17Christopher is in recovery at CURE Zambia
Friday November 9, 2012 
Day 17Waiting to go into surgery. I asked how he felt, and he replied "no feeling anymore." I would feel blank too! The operation went well; the tumor they took out was massive. Now, to rest! http://bit.ly/VXnlgU
Friday November 9, 2012- Day 17Christopher is receiving treatment at CURE Zambia
Friday November 9, 2012 - Day 16Christopher's treatment date has been changed to 11/09/2012 - Christopher made it back to our hospital. They did another crossmatch for blood, and he's anxiously waiting to have his operation on Friday. Pray that everything goes well!
Thursday November 8, 2012 - Day 11Congratulations! Christopher's funding goal is met!
Saturday November 3, 2012 - Day 9Christopher's treatment date has been changed to 11/08/2012
Thursday November 1, 2012 - Day 9Christopher came yesterday to have his blood type taken. It was a quick, in-and-out ordeal, but he'll be back soon in November for his surgery. So excited for him!
Thursday November 1, 2012 
Day 1Christopher's swollen knee http://bit.ly/RS4Eu7
Tuesday October 23, 2012
