For CP chairs, orthotics and mobility aids, other assistive devices. We also plan to have an…
DonateCerebral palsy is a condition, NOT a disease, that affects the development of controlling muscles, movement and body posture. It is the result of damage to the parts of the brain that control movement. This permanent disability can range from a weakness in one hand, to almost a complete lack of voluntary movement. For most persons, the cause is unknown.
This makes it difficult for children to achieve developmental milestones, such as rolling, sitting, standing, walking, using both hands, talking and feeding, among others. Some persons with cerebral palsy may experience seizures, changes in behaviors and sleeping. All these features contribute to limitations while engaging in age-appropriate activities.
Almost 2-3 children suffer from cerebral palsy out of 1000 newborn babies. It is the most common cause of the severe neuromuscular problem in childhood which doesn’t allow their body to do movement and balancing.
If compared globally, over 17 million children are suffering from Cerebral palsy and more than 500,000 of these children are in Nigeria. This is the reason why The Straight Child Foundation starts the initiative to help the needy children.
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MiracleFeet supports us in the provision of Ponseti care for clubfoot children. However, many of the…
DonateMiracleFeet supports the care of Clubfoot using the Ponseti method in affected children. This works well in children below two years of age. In practice, many children present late with neglected clubfoot which may not be amenable to Ponseti technique. Their parents however, are often unable to bear the cost of such surgeries.
It costs between N960,000 ($600) and N2,900,000 ($1800) for the surgery, depending on the option
of treatment and the severity of the deformity.
Your contribution will help foot the cost of the surgery for the indigent.
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