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Dominic lives in Kenya and has a leg deformity, and in Kenya the sort of specialty medical care Dominic needs is scarce. There are 100 million children in the world just like Dominic who have little hope for the future.Many can't play with their friends or go to school, and when Dominic grows up, things that we hope for like marriage or finding a job will be difficult or impossible...all because Dominic has a curable disability! But you can change Dominic's life forever.- You can help
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This boy (Alfred) was healed as Dominic soon will be
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- Seen in Clinic 04/16/2012
- At CURE On 06/04/2012
- Operated On 06/05/2012
- Scheduled For 11/20/2013
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About Dominic
Dominic and his big brother Michael are the first in their family to have ever travelled by matatu (a fourteen passenger vehicle used for public transport in Kenya) away from their rural home in Kapenguria, a town in the rift valley area of Kenya. Though the trip was more for medical reasons, they still count it as an accomplishment. After getting sick with malaria, Dominic received an injection that was meant to help him out. And it did help the malaria, but left an area of stiff muscles in its wake, a result of what doctors describe as injection neuritis. So now his Thankfully, the condition has not stopped him from doing much, but it’s the uncertainty of not knowing what the problem is and how much further it may extend that worries them.
Currently a first grader, Dominic only understands his local language of Pokot that’s taught in his school, so my communication was mainly with his older brother. Michael’s prayer for his little brother is that he will be able to complete his elementary education successfully, learn all other languages, and have a shot at getting through high school.
As I spoke to them, it was obvious that neither really understood the procedure Dominic is scheduled for. But Michael told me that he has faith enough in our doctors that they will relieve his brother’s discomfort. Our plan is to transfer some of his tendons and maybe lengthen some others in order to release the stiffness. And God-willing, he’ll be back to his pre-malaria self soon.
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Day 282The comments on his file said it all. “Very good results! “ was what Dr. Mbugua had written after reviewing him. The only thing that needed fixing were the loose straps on his AFO which got done. He left happy , which means we are happy too. He is off for one year
Wednesday January 23, 2013- Day 191Dominic's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 01/23/2013
Wednesday October 24, 2012 
Day 191Yeiy, Dominic was at the clinic today, bright and early. He was looked at by our Dr. Theuri who noted that his leg was well corrected :-) We will see him again in the next clinic then maybe after that his follow up's will be more spaced out. http://bit.ly/TGCFga
Wednesday October 24, 2012- Day 106Dominic's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 10/24/2012 - We see him again in Kitale, when we go there for a mobile clinic :-)
Tuesday July 31, 2012 
Day 100Dominic getting fitted with his new AFO brace! http://bit.ly/OmDcDh
Wednesday July 25, 2012- Day 100His cast is off, now moving on to an AFO brace!! http://youtu.be/Jov0LD7rOsQ
Wednesday July 25, 2012 - Day 79Dominic's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 07/25/2012
Wednesday July 4, 2012 
Day 79Dominic was a little scared of getting his cast removed, but he braved the process ☺ Unfortunately, he has a small infection on his surgery site because he has been exposing it to water. But that was dealt with. He is now on another cast, and we hope to see him in Kijabe towards the end of this month when he comes to pick up his plastic brace. http://bit.ly/KTYrts
Wednesday July 4, 2012- Day 52Dominic's follow up appointment has been scheduled for 07/04/2012 - Dominic has left the building! We will see him again for a check up at our mobile clinic in Kitale in July!!
Thursday June 7, 2012 
Day 51look who I just found playing in the ward : ) http://bit.ly/M7d4tw
Wednesday June 6, 2012
Day 51Well after waiting anxiously almost two full days we finally got Dominic squeezed in today! Doctors did something I have never seen before. They grabbed a tendon that originally went down the the front of the tibia and down toward the inside of the foot and redirected it to the outside of the foot. In doing this it will help support Dominic as he learns to walk with a straightened foot. Keep praying for him as is now recovering!! http://bit.ly/NgBVQx
Wednesday June 6, 2012- Day 51Dominic is in recovery at CURE Kenya
Wednesday June 6, 2012 
Day 50Oh he ready now : ) http://bit.ly/LuEg67
Tuesday June 5, 2012- Day 50Dominic's treatment date has been changed to 06/05/2012 - Dominic is heading in ! Prayers appreciated!!!
Tuesday June 5, 2012 - Day 49Dominic's surgery has been cancelled for today, sometimes that happens due to other procedures taking longer that expected or private patients popping up ! No worries though, we will get him in : ) Hakuna Matata !!
Monday June 4, 2012 - Day 49Dominic has arrived at CURE Kenya - Dominic has made it to CURE safely and we are so excited to get him back in the OR! Be praying for our little man!!
Monday June 4, 2012 - Day 44Congratulations! Dominic's funding goal is met!
Wednesday May 30, 2012 
Day 1With his big brother Michael :) http://bit.ly/HKxp6D
Monday April 16, 2012
Day 1On his right side, his foot doesn't bend up & his leg can't bend much... http://bit.ly/HKsqHE
Monday April 16, 2012
