Tumelo’s story
Tumelo’s story
“I learned to educate other moms – paying it forward”
When Tumelo turned four in March 2018, his mom Nomsa wrote to us to express her excitement and gratitude:
“I can confidently say I am a proud mom of a clubfoot-free baby! His last appointment was in March 2018 – he is 4 years old.
Jordan’s story
We met baby Jordan at his first appointment when he was just three weeks old. Jordan has unilateral clubfoot. We noticed that there was quite a large family supporting Jordan. Grandparents Freddie and Linda were there, as well as Jordan’s mom and dad Luzzaan and Rowan.
Angawakho’s Clubfoot success story
Two-month old Angawakho was born in Kwa-Zulu Natal with bilateral clubfoot. Luckily, he was diagnosed early and he started as a patient at the Grey’s Hospital clubfoot clinic, which is supported by Steps clubfoot care.
Mivuyo’s Clubfoot success story
Little Mivuyo is just two months old. He was born with bilateral clubfoot and he started coming to the Ponseti clubfoot clinic at Tygerberg Hospital just after he was born. Steps has supported this clinic since 2013, and we have met many precious little ones like Mivuyo starting the Ponseti process who now run around the clinic when they come in for their check-ups.
Hein’s Clubfoot success story
Hein and his twin-brother Malan are two gorgeous bundles of fun. They were born in August 2017, Malan with regular feet and his twin Hein was diagnosed with bilateral clubfeet. The twins and their parents Santana and Heinrich live just 10 minutes from the Steps partner clinic at Tygerberg Hospital, and they all came into the clinic together for Hein’s treatment, at first weekly and then for check-ups. They are very popular visitors, chatting to the clinic staff and making new friends every time they arrive.
Lisule’s Clubfoot success story
Lisule is a pretty little girl who is almost two years old. She was born with bilateral clubfoot and has been coming to the clubfoot clinic at Maitland Cottage Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital in Cape Town since she was born. Steps has supported this clubfoot clinic since 2013, and we have been happy to watch and encourage Lisule’s progress.
Jemima Belle’s successful clubfoot treatment
My husband, Richard, and I were told at the 22-week scan that our daughter, Jemima Belle, had bilateral clubfeet. I was deeply shocked and totally devastated. I really did not know what it meant and my first thought was that we might have to terminate the pregnancy.
Steps Ambassador and clubfoot champion Cameron van der Burgh is interviewed on 702 Radio
Olympic gold medalist Cameron van der Burgh has been a Steps Ambassador and clubfoot champion for a year now. We have loved partnering with this enthusiastic, kind, and determined champion who has won multiple awards yet remains so grounded and willing to help others.
