- Age15
- Conditionbowed legs
- Next Appointment 06/04/2021
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CURE in Niger
The picture above is of CURE in Niger. Everyone who serves with CURE in Niger, from medical professionals to office staff, are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical and spiritual care to people who, without CURE, couldn't find it and couldn't afford it, just like Maria. To do that, we're inviting you to partner with us.
We need to raise approximately $1000 to treat children like Maria. When you give a gift through Maria's CUREkids profile, your contribution will help us continue our work in countries like Niger. Have more questions? Ask us.
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When you partner with us monthly, we'll send you an email each month to introduce you to a different child who was helped because of your generosity. You can choose to follow their updates and send them get well messages. That means that each year, you're a part of helping 12 different children, beginning with Maria. We call it being a CURE Hero!
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Maria's Story
I want to become “Mai dumki ” (a fashion designer) said Maria. She is a 13 years old girl who recently arrived at CURE Niger Hospital. Her condition began eight years ago. Her legs started to bend outwardly-developing a condition known as bowed… Read more
I want to become “Mai dumki ” (a fashion designer) said Maria. She is a 13 years old girl who recently arrived at CURE Niger Hospital. Her condition began eight years ago. Her legs started to bend outwardly-developing a condition known as bowed knees. Maria’s parents and the community would think of her illness as “Allah yakawo ” (God’s will). With every year passing by her condition worsened and the curvature became more obvious. In the same time, pain settled in and, it stopped Maria from doing what was expected of her which was carrying water, grinding the mill, taking care of her brothers. School became history. Four years later, Maria’s parents took her to the local hospital. Someone from the staff advised them to come to CURE Niger but they said, “We have no money”, and they returned home. Maria continued on with her life which became more and more bitter. The kids from the village used to call her, “gourgoia ” (the handicapped one). Maria stopped playing with them and spent her time mostly indoors. Three months ago a CURE mobile clinic arrived in her village. The doctors spoke with her parents and urged them to bring Maria at CURE Niger Hospital. They managed to get some money and Maria and her mother arrived here 2 weeks ago. They were impressed by the buildings and the attention they received here. Maria’s wish after stepping in the hospital’s yard was, “I want to leave this place on healthy legs.” While staying at CURE’s guesthouse she has made two good friends - Amira and Oubeida. When we asked Maria what are the things she wants do to once she will be healed, she replied, “I want to do all the things what people would normally do on earth – running!” and she started laughing.
Latest Updates
Maria got the green light from our doctors, and she is going home. We will see her again in two months. Maria was a little bit sad leaving all her new friends behind. Still, she rejoiced at the thought of going home and being with her family. Bon voyage! May God's protection be upon you. See you soon!
All good! Maria went successfully through the procedure. The metal was removed from her leg, and she returned to our ward to heal. Soon, she will have an x-ray to check on her progress. Please keep Maria in your prayers.
Maria is back in the ward ready for surgery. The doctors will remove the metal nail from her femur. Is a simple procedure, yet your prayers are needed. Maria is ready and all smiles! Will keep you updated!
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