by Steve Robinson | Jun 30, 2023 | Our Families, Our Stories
Felensky in Haiti When Felensky was born with clubfoot, his parents Wilda and Felix sought treatment, however, they found a clinic not associated with Hope Walks. After several appointments, the family saw no progress with their son’s foot. In fact, he was put in...
by Steve Robinson | Jun 30, 2023 | Our Families, Our Stories
Merceline in Kenya You welcome your newborn daughter into the world on a happy, joyous day, only for it to be quickly clouded by confusion, fear, and despair. Your daughter is born with a disability previously unknown to you – her future uncertain, her new life...
by Steve Robinson | May 26, 2023 | Our Families, Our Stories
Can you think of a better way to celebrate World Clubfoot Day, June 3? A list of kids’ names whose lives have been changed after more than 17 years of clubfoot treatment would take up a lot of space. But one name stands out – Hulgize. This little boy from...
by Steve Robinson | Mar 2, 2023 | Our Families, Our Stories
World Birth Defects Day, March 3, to raise awareness with one voice Birth defects affect nearly 8 million infants every year, or 6% of all babies. This includes around 180,000 babies who are born each year with clubfoot. Clubfoot is one of the most common congenital...
by Steve Robinson | Jan 6, 2023 | Our Families, Our Stories
Sied in Sudan Ayde and her husband come from a small village in North Sudan. They were heartbroken when their daughter, Sied, had clubfoot. They wanted to give Sied a better life like the other children, so they started treatment in their village. Treatment in their...
by Steve Robinson | Jan 6, 2023 | Our Families, Our Stories
Harouna in Burkina Faso When Harouna was born with clubfoot, his parents Issouf and Assetou, became very melancholy. Fortunately for this family, Harouna was born in a facility where the medical staff had received Clubfoot Early Detection and Referral training from...
