MiracleFeet

Opening Possibilities by Correcting Clubfoot

Fast Facts

Location:

Multiple countries across the world

Sponsored by:

Mary Pruiett and Amy Minella

Grant Years:

2014, 2015

Category:

Health

Website:

miraclefeet.org

How MiracleFeet Is Making a Difference

MiracleFeet provides access to proper treatment for children born with clubfoot in low- and middle-income countries, enabling them to walk and live fully healthy lives.

Work of MiracleFeet

  • Partners with local healthcare providers to deliver free or low-cost clubfoot treatment
  • Provides training, supplies (casts, braces), monitoring systems and technical support to embed the Ponseti Method in public health systems.
  • Innovates affordable solutions (low-cost braces, mobile data applications, text reminders) to scale high-quality care.
  • Advocates for awareness, early diagnosis, and national program integration so that no child is left untreated.
  • Uses data and monitoring systems to track outcomes and improve program quality and scale.

Initiatives Supported by Project Redwood

2014:  $25,000 to treat affected children in Tanzania.

2015:  $25,000 to expand the number of children treated in Tanzania.