PHILIPPINES – In the heart of Davao City, a little girl named Shameber faced enormous challenges from the very start. She was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition that twisted both of her feet inward, making it painful and difficult to walk. For her single mother Norie—who earned just $5 a day—watching her daughter struggle was unbearable.
“People would say cruel things,” Norie shared. “Some even asked if my daughter was worth raising because of her feet.” But Norie’s love never wavered. What she lacked in resources, she made up for in faith. She couldn’t afford treatment, but she never gave up hope.
“People would say cruel things. Some even asked if my daughter was worth raising because of her feet.”
-Norie
Born with Bilateral Clubfoot and Determined to Walk
Bilateral clubfoot is a condition that, without treatment, can leave a child permanently disabled. Shameber couldn’t run or play like other kids. Each step was painful. For Norie, surgery seemed like a dream they would never reach. But then Operation Blessing stepped in.
Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, Shameber received life-changing surgery and care using the Ponseti method, a proven technique involving gentle casting and minor surgical procedures to realign the feet. “Operation Blessing brought us hope,” Norie said. “They made the impossible possible.”
“Operation Blessing brought us hope. They made the impossible possible.”
-Norie
Walking, Running, Thriving
Today because of your love and care, Shameber can walk, run, and play freely. Her feet are straight, her steps are strong, and her future is bright. What once seemed hopeless has become a powerful story of transformation. “I feel so happy seeing her run,” Norie says through tears. “She’s just like any other child now.” This is more than a medical success—it’s a victory of love, faith, and community that you made possible.
Before Surgery
After Surgery
Life-Changing Surgery Made Possible by You
Around the world, thousands of children are born each year with bilateral clubfoot, and many of their families can’t afford treatment. But with your help, Operation Blessing is stepping in—bringing healing, restoring dignity, and changing lives one child at a time. You make these miracles happen. And every step Shameber takes is a step you helped make possible.
Help More Children Walk Without Pain
Every donation provides children like Shameber with the gift of mobility—and families with hope for the future. Join us in providing life-changing surgery and care to those who need it most.
