Nangobi Mariam of 9 years old from Kamuli. She was tested with spinal bifina for over seven years. Mariam has been battling chronic wounds on her left leg for the most of her child life. She has visited many hospitals including CORSU in Entebbe, Mulago in Kampala and Kamuli for consultation and medication.

Doctors opted for the surgery, because all treatment options were not helping and the wounds were growing bigger in size, eating away her leg tissue.

“I can’t bear to hear her cry, let alone see tears in her eyes; it can give me a heart attack,” – her mother narrated.

Mariam’s parents and the foundation seconded for the surgery. We took her for surgery, so that she can thrive in good health condition. The dates for her amputation were set and her operation went on very well. She was retained in the hospital for seven days for her recovery period where she was regularly monitored by her doctors.

With God’s mercy Mariam discharged from the hospital, after being discharged the doctor’s advised us to be bring her for further treatment every after two days.

St. Jude Africa Children’s Foundation with generous help from funders, supporters, and stakeholders, took the responsibility of caring her and the mother throughout this medical process and she is road to a promising recovery.

The operation was carried out at St. James Surgical Center in Jinja, and she’s still getting treatment from there. We still call upon for donations because Mariam needs a prosthetic leg which can help her in long run and proper care. We believe that this will bring her inexplicable joy.

Regardless of how bad her days have been in life; I know she always counts on us to make her feel better. What we write here is not even enough to express how much gratitude we have for all those that have been part of Mariam’s journey.

Mariam continues to receive her medication and we still require funding and prayers for her to get treatment in time because she’s still in much pain. Any donations to support her are welcomed through our donation platforms. Our utmost desire is to always make her feel happy. I derive so much pleasure, and I thank everyone who was always there for her, whenever we needed you ❤.

We thank the Almighty God for Mariam’s life and for those who have stood with us may, God bless you all. Special thanks go to our team at JACF and family for the great work and support we give to children in pain and crisis.