children I Jeko's story
Jeko was born with multiple malformations
Given the extremity of the handicap Jeko has to live with, the life of this 8 year old boy is a miracle. Jeko has serious deformations to his skull, legs and hands. Abandoned at birth, he now lives in an orphanage in Stara Zagora. Intelligent and alert, Jeko is a happy and optimistic young boy who always has a smile on his face. He has already had several critical surgical procedures to his skull and legs, but he still suffers from a severe deformation to his left foot. The foundation’s medical team has fitted him with the necessary prosthesis and has carried out a surgical procedure on the tendons.
Support Costs: CHF 1,000 per annum*
* To be truly effective the therapeutic care must be extended to adulthood for these children. As they grow the equipment has to be adapted. This needs to be done on an annual basis.
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