Amullen Zalika is 13 year old girl in primary 5. She is a resident of Okobe village, Atutur Sub-County in Kumi district - Eastern Uganda. Zalika was born with sickle cell disease a genetic blood disorder. She is the 6th and last born. She was walking properly and playing like any other child of her age. One and half years ago she suffered a stroke and her left side was affected. She developed a club foot on her left foot. We identified her in August 2015 when we went for sickle cell awareness and screening at Atutur Hospital in Kumi District.
The stroke she suffered has made her life difficult. It has had emotional and physical impact on this young girl. She now misses most of the school days, she missed most days of the second term of this year due to difficult in movement. Zalika experiences pain in the knees, foot, hands, poor mobility and limited participation in both home and school activities. She now has to walk with the help of a clutch.
Zalika needs to undergo a corrective surgery and the doctors have said she can be operated on and walk again without clutches. The total costs to be incurred is 834,000 or USD 250 to cater for transport, scan, feeding, procuring clutches, consultation and accommodation. We are asking for your help and prayers in reaching this goal and to give her the smile she deserve.
You can send the money on mobile money 0779210960 or 0701042239
You can also donate here
https://www.generosity.com/medical-fundraising/help-amullen-zalika-have-a-successful-surgery
The first photo is when we identified her and the second photo after the review and start of the surgery process on Thursday last week
Thank you
Zalika when we first saw her |
Zalika when she started the process of corrective surgery and rehabilitation |
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