We’re a third of the way towards our R30 000 target – join us!
We all face challenges, and there are so many problems in the world today that can make us feel overwhelmed. Clubfoot is a problem that has a solution. It is overwhelming for parents at first, but with early skilled care, these children are assured of a completely normal life without disability. Our ‘Steptember’ campaign was […]
One family, two clubfoot babies, two successful Ponseti treatments
Shaakira has walked the clubfoot journey twice – once when she discovered that her daughter, Zaheerah, was born with clubfoot, and again earlier this year when her son, Mustaqeem, was born. Speaking about her daughter’s birth and clubfoot diagnosis four years ago, she says: “I thought I did something wrong and that it was all […]
Luca’s clubfoot champion story
I went for my normal 22 week scan at my gynae. During the scan I could see something was bothering her, and after consulting with another doctor she confirmed that our little boy had clubfeet! It was agonising because during my pregnancy there was nothing we could do. He was born prematurely at 35 weeks […]
Clubfoot success story: Ponseti treatment in Tanzania
Donald was born on April 16th, 2015. While his mother was overwhelmingly excited to greet him for the first time, she was deeply concerned when she noticed that his feet were turned inward. Donald has a twin brother who was born just minutes before him and when comparing his feet to his brother’s, it was […]
Running, jumping Anthony
When my wife was 16 weeks pregnant, we went for a 4D scan to check the sex of the baby. It was then that we were told that our baby had clubfeet. Between then and the birth we were given a consultation with a physio at Royal Free Hospital, who explained everything and scheduled it […]
There is help available
STEPS introduced the Ponseti method for clubfoot treatment to North West Province after a 2014 training. We are so proud of their achievements. Previously, mothers were had to travel for hours with their newborns every week, sleeping overnight in hospital corridors to get their children help. Now excellent treatment is available in their town thanks […]
Africa Health Exhibition & Congress donation has supported the treatment of 100 children!
In May 2015, the organisers of the 5th annual Africa Health Exhibition & Congress donated R252 300 to STEPS to go towards the treatment of clubfoot in Southern Africa. Delegates to the conferences organised by Africa Health were charged R100 to attend, which was collected and handed over to STEPS, the official charity of Africa Health […]
Laces for Braces, Our Clubfoot Awareness campaign launched 3 June 2016
In 2016 STEPS has launched a new clubfoot awareness campaign, called “Laces for Braces”, which was announced on World Clubfoot Day, 3 June. We’ve called on schools, businesses, sport teams and all Ponseti kids to take part and wear a pair of bright laces to show their support of World Clubfoot Day. Karen Moss, founder of […]
