For fifteen years, Annet believed her future was fixed. Born with clubfoot, she learned to walk in pain, to hide her feet, and to accept that life would always be limited. That changed the day a DMH advocate visited her school. She told Annet something no one had ever said before: “Your condition has a name — and it can be corrected.”

During her first visit to DMH, Annet saw photos of other children who once looked just like her — now standing tall with straight feet. For the first time, she could imagine a different future: walking confidently, without shame. Now, preparing for her surgery, her eyes shine with something new — hope. “I’ve always felt different,” she said. “Now I feel like I have a chance to be like other girls.”

Her gratitude stretches beyond the free surgery made possible by supporters. She is thankful for the advocate who saw her when she felt unseen. Soon, Annet will take new steps — stronger, straighter, filled with confidence.

This is the impact of your support. You are helping rewrite stories like Annet’s — one life‑changing surgery at a time – thank you.