- Chisomo Needs a CURE
What is CUREkids and who is Chisomo?
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Chisomo lives in Malawi and has burn contracture, and in Malawi the sort of specialty medical care Chisomo needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Chisomo who have little hope for the future.Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Chisomo grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Chisomo has a curable disability! But you can change Chisomo's life forever.- You can help
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Healing a Child- Results that Matter
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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 Chisomo's treatment and we'll send updates to you through email and Facebook.
Chisomo
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This boy (Alfred) was healed as Chisomo soon will be
This is your chance to change Chisomo's life forever! Help Now
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7 years old
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05/09/2013
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About Chisomo
An accident over 2 years ago drastically changed his life. In an instant, his left arm was reduced to a fixed position, the elbow stuck at 90 degrees. This may sound like a bad dream but this is reality for 7-year-old Chisomo. While playing near his home, he lost balance and fell onto a pot of boiling water. The result was not life-threatening but most definitely life-changing. He spent over 2 months in the hospital recovering, and now he's at CURE to release the contracted skin. Doctors will release the axilla and elbow, hopefully during the same procedure. Chisomo translates to "grace" in English and the name fits him perfectly. This little boy will get another chance at a normal life. A life free from deformity. A life free from ridicule and exclusion. A life with an inspiring story to tell others. Both of his parents work as domestic farmers to support the family financially. Chisomo is currently in the 1st grade and wants to get back to school with his friends soon. We can't blame him. He's endured a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort before arriving at CURE, and he still has a long way to go. Please pray for our new little friend and the journey to healing that's ahead of him.
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Day 9Chisomo is having another good day in recovery. Check out his preferred method of transport in the ward. His bandage will be removed and his wound will be inspected tomorrow. http://bit.ly/12DNGFf
Thursday May 16, 2013
Day 8 Here are the pics taken during Chisomo's surgery. Beware - a couple of the images are a bit graphic. He is doing great today and is already moving all over the ward again. http://bit.ly/13l10Nz
Wednesday May 15, 2013- Day 7Here's a short video clip showing the extent of Chisomo's burns before his operation. http://youtu.be/1dIWncIZK6w
Tuesday May 14, 2013 
Day 3Chisomo Christopher is in recovery at CURE Malawi and doing GREAT. We will post pictures of the actual procedure soon. Learn more at http://bit.ly/141AtHz
Friday May 10, 2013
Day 2Chisomo Christopher is in surgery at CURE Malawi. Lift this boy up in prayer. His operation may take up to 3 hours as the surgeons have to excise and attach 2 delicate skin grafts. We are in the operating room by Chisomo's side and will share pictures soon. Learn more at http://bit.ly/141AtHz
Thursday May 9, 2013- Day 1Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning for Chisomo! Follow his progress as we update through his recovery. Please share this boy's life-changing story with friends and family. We hope to meet his funding goal soon but need your help. Lift him up in prayer, big day tomorrow. His arm and elbow will be freed by CURE surgeons, but he will need skin grafts to cover the wounds after the release of the contracted skin.
Wednesday May 8, 2013 
Day 1Chisomo Christopher has arrived at CURE Malawi. Learn more at http://bit.ly/141AtHz
Tuesday May 7, 2013
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