by Steve Robinson | Mar 12, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
Ian in Rwanda When Ian was born with clubfoot, his mother, Angelique, faced overwhelming challenges. As a single mother of two in Rwanda, she endured harsh judgment from her community and her husband’s family, who abandoned her, claiming her child’s condition...
by Steve Robinson | Mar 12, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
Phenia in Zambia When Phenia was born in Zambia with clubfoot, her young mother, Chimfwembe, was overwhelmed by disbelief and the weight of community whispers—some called her child “disabled,” others cursed. Isolated by misunderstanding and hurtful words, the family...
by Steve Robinson | Mar 11, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
Liam in the Dominican Republic Liam’s parents’ joy turned to fear when they saw his tiny feet turned inward—a condition known as bilateral idiopathic clubfoot. They worried about what the future held for their son. At just one month old, Liam began...
by Steve Robinson | Oct 31, 2023 | Our Families, Our Stories
Elian and Endry in the Dominican Republic Having twin boys is a blessing, but Angela’s twins came early and only weighed three and four pounds. Both were born with bilateral clubfoot adding to the stress this young mom felt. Doctors did identify the crooked feet while...
by Steve Robinson | Sep 13, 2022 | Our Families, Our Stories
Yeikol in the Dominican Republic After Gleimy and Enmanuel gave birth to Yeikol, they noticed his feet were twisted. No one explained what this was or told them where to get treatment. For months, both parents went to different places looking for treatment, but their...
