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Chishimba is a girl who is 2 years old and has a leg problem. She lives in Zambia where care for her condition is scarce. But everything is changing for Chishimba because she underwent a life-changing surgery at CURE Zambia and you can help! Find out more about her, or help now:
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Mary lives in Zambia and has a foot deformity, and in Zambia the sort of specialty medical care Mary needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Mary who have little hope for the future.Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Mary grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Mary has a curable disability! But you can change Mary's life forever.- You can help
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05/16/2013
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About Mary
Mary Mukoka lives in the Nakoli Community where children with disabilities are hidden away in the house and kept out of view. Thankfully, things are changing so that health care workers are allowed into the home, helping children get the medical attention they need. Mary’s mother took her to a mobile clinic in September where Dr. Lastroni was able to identify Mary’s life-long condition as equinus foot.
Mary was born with this condition in her right foot, which means she has limited use of her ankle because of unnatural muscle tightness. To compensate for this, some patients start walking on tip-toe. Because Mary isn’t able to walk properly, she has never been able to make the journey to school. Though I only had an interpreter for a few minutes, I spent the rest of my time drawing with Mary. I wrote both of our names and encouraged her to copy it. Instead she settled for drawing people and animals. It was fun to watch how carefully she handled the pen, and how much enjoyment she got out of creating circles over and over.
When it was time to leave, I gave her a piece of paper with both of our names on it and the word “Friends.” She is scheduled to be admitted here on October 3 and receive surgery hopefully the next day. The operation involves lengthening the achilles tendon, and will be a relatively quick procedure. Hopefully she will one day be able to walk normally and run around as much as any kid should!
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Day 232All the patients got some beach balls today. Time to play! http://bit.ly/11bkmmE
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Day 231It was pretty lonesome on Mary's side of the ward over the weekend, but now there are plenty of new admissions for her to befriend. http://bit.ly/ZaayPJ
Tuesday May 21, 2013
Day 227It's always a special moment when we get to see Mary's real smile! http://bit.ly/16qBmyd
Friday May 17, 2013
Day 226Mary is back for yet another operation! Looks like she had a haircut as well. Pray that today's surgery is successful! http://bit.ly/14rvbp0
Thursday May 16, 2013- Day 198Mary was reviewed during a mobile clinic to the Copper Belt, and because she lives so far away from our hospital she has not been able to come for follow-up appointments. This means that her foot has not made much improvement, so it looks like Mary will have to come back for yet another operation in May.
Thursday April 18, 2013 - Day 191It looks like Mary missed her check-up yesterday. Next week a group of plastic surgeons will be coming to our hospital to do cleft lip/palate surgeries, so it may be a while until Mary returns for her biopsy.
Thursday April 11, 2013 
Day 177Mary came for a check-up yesterday and went back home with both good and bad news. After having her cast removed, the doctor confirmed that her foot has been corrected! The bad news is that there is a mass on her thigh that looks slightly suspicious. She may be coming back for a biopsy in about two weeks. http://bit.ly/102p6O5
Thursday March 28, 2013- Day 162It's a long journey back home for Mary. She was discharged from the hospital on Friday but near the end of the month she will come back for a review and we will see if the second surgery made more improvements than the first.
Wednesday March 13, 2013 
Day 156Mary is now recovering from her second operation. http://bit.ly/15zp2rB
Thursday March 7, 2013
Day 155Mary is still walking on tip-toe... http://bit.ly/W5iKgC
Wednesday March 6, 2013
Day 155Mary's here! True to their word, Mary, mother and brother have returned to Beit CURE. Unfortunately Mary's condition is still present, so she has been re-admitted for another surgery. http://bit.ly/168xDCH
Wednesday March 6, 2013- Day 136This afternoon we managed to get in contact with Mary's family. We can hope to see her again on March 6!
Friday February 15, 2013 - Day 133Today we tried calling Mary's family but unfortunately no one picked up. We hope to try again.
Tuesday February 12, 2013 - Day 108Just like last time, Mary did not come for her scheduled review date, but it is likely she will come on a random day. All we hope for is that she is doing well!
Friday January 18, 2013 
Day 70Mary and her parents came to CURE on their own accord for review. She seems to be doing well, though she still uses a slight tip-toe walk. She's been asked to come back for review in January. http://bit.ly/SNpLzz
Tuesday December 11, 2012
Day 70Here was Mary's foot immediately after having her cast removed. http://bit.ly/Vwzxoc
Tuesday December 11, 2012- Day 59Dr. Lastroni wasn't able to make the stop in Kabwe this last week, so unfortunately there is no update on how Mary's doing. Since they live in a remote village, there is no phone number available. This won't be the last trip to the Copper Belt, so there is still a chance of seeing her in the future.
Friday November 30, 2012 - Day 57Since Dr. Lastroni is back in the Copper Belt again this week, he's going to review Mary at her home in Kabwe. When he comes back we should have a new photo of her to share with you!
Wednesday November 28, 2012 - Day 37Mary's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 11/28/2012
Thursday November 8, 2012 
Day 37Mary was the first one into clinic for review. She had her cast removed, which was a scary process for her, but now she may start exercises and walk around. She will be reviewed when Dr. Lastroni goes to Kabwe for mobile clinic on November 28. So glad that she has made it through this process! Thank you for all the support. http://bit.ly/Rkj33v
Thursday November 8, 2012- Day 13Congratulations! Mary's funding goal is met!
Monday October 15, 2012 - Day 10Mary's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 11/07/2012
Friday October 12, 2012 
Day 8Here is Mary's "after" photo! http://bit.ly/On9CRC
Wednesday October 10, 2012- Day 8Mary is scheduled for followup at CURE Zambia - Mary was discharged on October 8 and will be coming back for review on November 7. I'm happy that she can now rest and heal in the familiarity of her own home. Thank you for the great support!
Wednesday October 10, 2012 
Day 7Here is Mary's surgery collage for your viewing pleasure. After giving anesthesia and sanitizing her leg, Dr Lastroni made the quick snips necessary to lengthen Mary's tendons. She's been resting in the ward and playing a lot with her adorable little sister. http://bit.ly/SL69Pv
Tuesday October 9, 2012- Day 3Mary is in recovery at CURE Zambia - Mary's surgery today was very quick. It was good for me to be there with her, and I hope she's getting good rest tonight. Pictures to come!
Thursday October 4, 2012 
Day 2Mary made it to CURE! Here she's waiting outside the clinic with her little sister. So nice to see them smiling! http://bit.ly/Rck3Fw
Wednesday October 3, 2012- Day 2Mary has arrived at CURE Zambia
Wednesday October 3, 2012 
Day 1A new photo for Mary Mukoka http://bit.ly/QFQTAI
Tuesday October 2, 2012
Get Well Messages for Mary
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Alyssa Fix
hope you get better soon!!…
Shawn Meldese
God bless you. Laugh and have fun. Always be good….
Demetria Pompey
get well soon mary god love u destiny…
Sabina Silver
I hope you get well soon, don’t worry things will get better!…
Nathalie Lomas
a better life is round the corner patience and love i wish youxxxxxxxx…
Kaylee Gallington
get well soon mary then maybe you can go out and run around with your friends like all 7 year olds should
-kaylee…
Erica Moeller
i hope that you can get the care you need and what ever hapens do not give up because we need people like you in the…
Amina Mayzel
I hope yo get well and i really feel bad for you. I am totally sure you goin tobe reall pretty when you grow up….
Loretta Wilmoth
HI HopeYou are doing well!! God Bless!!?…
Taylor Christensen
I am so sorry for what you are going through and I really hope you get better soon! :)…
Shannon Hippe
you are very sweet little girl
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Mani Adams
Hi Mary,, I just wanted you to know that you are beatifyl …
Julissa Liang
I hope your foot will be better!Hopes and Prays from me!I hope and pray that your foot will get better….
Erin Ekhoff
i hope everything gets better for you soon…
Tonya Satkowski
darest mary im praying that you deformed foot heals and gives you the best life GBU…
Tia Barwood
hi mary i know it is hard but we are here to help you and we hope u have a really good life get better mary love tia…
Sara E MacMillan
Mary,
I hope you get better soon!…
Evelyn Lehman Dodd
I hope you get well soon! I am praying for a speedy recovery for you….
Shianne Wells
hi mary how r u hope you had a good day today everyone is special in there own way …
Mary Crait
hello mary my real name is mary to but i go for kourtney so i hope you get really well better. <3
sinceerley,mary…
Maddylynn Oliver
Hello Mary,I’ve heard about your condition and want to say get well soon. I hope you surgey goes well…
Sheldon Black
hpoe you will get beter soon
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Carolyn Burley
I hope you get well soon and live life to the fullest…
Bella Thomas
i hope someday in the future you and your family have a better life together…
Megan Kirkaldie
please get better. and have the most beautiful day month and year…