by Steve Robinson | Jul 31, 2021 | Our Families, Our Stories, Uncategorized
Camila in Mozambique When Camila was born with a twisted foot, Nazare and Rosa thought someone had cast a spell on their newborn daughter. However, they did not know they would find such hope when they first encountered this disability. Camila, their...
by Steve Robinson | Jun 24, 2021 | Our Families, Our Stories, Uncategorized
Isabelle in Togo Like so many children born with clubfoot, Isabelle’s family was seen as cursed. Her neighbors even said the family practiced witchcraft. Fortunately, one of the neighbors visited Lomé and brought back the good news that clubfoot can be treated...
by Steve Robinson | Jan 28, 2021 | Our Families, Our Stories, Uncategorized
Mike in Rwanda It’s not unusual for parents of a child with clubfoot to be shunned by their neighbors and even their own family. What is unique is finding forgiveness in your heart through the treatment process. When Mike was born with clubfoot, his parents Jean...
by Steve Robinson | Jan 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
Contact: Steve Robinson, Hope Walks, 717-574-0693 For Immediate Release:? Dillsburg, PA (January 7, 2021) ? Jaisankar (Jai) Sarma, Ph.D., recently joined Hope Walks, an international nonprofit, as its vice president of programs. In his role, he provides program...
by Steve Robinson | Dec 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Nadiatou in Burkina FasoLiving with your inlaws is not always easy. When Mamata?s husband, Idrissa, had to leave Burkina Faso to find employment in Gabon 1,200 miles from their home, Mamata was forced to stay with her inlaws. Because their son Nadiatou had clubfoot,...
by Steve Robinson | Aug 31, 2020 | Our Families, Uncategorized
Ernest in Rwanda When Alice?s son Ernest was born with clubfoot, she thought it was a permanent disability so there was no need for treatment. Fortunately,? a community health worker saw Ernest and advised this family from Rwanda to seek treatment at the Hope Walks...
