Last week, we received a call from Esther, a woman whose compassion simply could not allow her to look away. She had seen a young girl on the street walking painfully on the sides of her feet. The sight troubled her deeply. Instead of passing by, Esther chose to walk up to the child, ask her name, and offer to walk her home. The girl agreed and that single act of kindness became the beginning of a life-changing journey.

Once at the girl’s home, Esther immediately reached out to us. She follows our work on Instagram and had seen photos of children living with clubfoot. Unsure but determined, she took pictures and sent them to our team. Her instincts were right, six-year-old Peris was living with untreated bilateral clubfoot.

When we spoke to Peris’ grandmother and mother, we learned just how heavy this journey had been. Peris began treatment as a newborn at a clinic in Maela, Naivasha. For one and a half years, her family hoped for change that never came. They later tried Kijabe, but transport costs became impossible to manage. With no clear solution and unaware that CCK offers transport support for families in need, the visits stopped. Treatment was abandoned and so was hope.

The impact was heartbreaking. Peris has never attended school. Without proper shoes and with the stigma that often surrounds disability, her mother thought keeping her close to home would protect her. Instead, it kept her from discovering her full potential and the access to education, like her sister.

But this is not where Peris’ story ends. Today, together with her family, we begin again. With renewed hope and proper treatment, Peris now has a chance to walk, play and attend school like any other child. She has a shot at living her best life.

For us at CCK, Peris’ story is a powerful reminder of why we exist. For 20 years, we have walked alongside families, restoring dignity and possibility to children living with clubfoot. With partners like Hope Walks, we remain committed to ensuring no child is left behind.

We also celebrate people like Esther, who act when they see a need. She embodies the very essence of community – a reminder that it takes one person’s courage to change the course of a child’s future.

And to you, our community, we say this: if you ever see a child you suspect may have clubfoot, please reach out. Even if it turns out not to be clubfoot, it may be another condition that can be treated. We will guide you, and together we can ensure no child is left without help.

Because every child deserves a chance to walk confidently into their future.