by Steve Robinson | Dec 13, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Treasure in Rwanda Francine is the mother of six children, ages 18 to 1. She married at 15 and had three children with her husband, but after the third child, her husband left her, and she remained alone for 14 years. Then she remarried, and things seemed to be going...
by Steve Robinson | Nov 14, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Saint Bethel in Burundi Saint Bethel is a little boy born with clubfoot, but his healing journey began two years before his birth. When he was born, his mom, Francine, and dad, Salvator, were distraught with dark images of what their little boy’s life would be like....
by Steve Robinson | Dec 18, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Sarahi in Honduras Nolvin and his daughter Sarahi have a special bond. When she was born with clubfoot, he could not imagine her life in the mountainous region where they live in Honduras, knowing she would not be able to walk. But a wise aunt gave some advice to...
by Steve Robinson | Nov 13, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Esdras in Honduras His name means “help from the divine.” His parents gave him this name because Roxana had difficulty getting pregnant, and they believed this little boy was a miracle from God. When doctors told her Esdras would be born with clubfoot, she became...
by Steve Robinson | Oct 11, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Amar in Ethiopia When Amar was born with clubfoot, his family faced immense challenges. Relatives told them the condition wasn’t serious and would heal naturally with sunbathing and massages, but their worries grew when they saw no improvement. Financial...
by Steve Robinson | Oct 2, 2024 | Our Families, Our Stories
Margaret in Ghana The Ponseti method of casts and braces is the gold-standard clubfoot treatment for children, especially those under two. It is often described as “minimally invasive,” which it is. Yet, in most cases, a tenotomy occurs before the last cast is...
