At the second of five limb camps in Kerala southern India during Nove
mber and December a very special child presented for treatment among the numerous beneficiaries.
He is seven year old Godwitness, which is the name given to him by his parents in gratitude for his survival. His story began before he even took his first breath because he was born six months premature and with no limbs. Doctors doubted he would survive, but his parents refused to give up.
His tale resonated with everyone. His small size and missing limbs presented a challenge, but the technicians were determined to give him a chance to run and play like any other child. Special artificial limbs were produced to perfectly fit his tiny frame and he became a symbol of hope for others at the camp as he navigated the crowd with his infectious smile.. As with all the limbs provided by the Rotary Jaipur Limb Project, the treatment was free of charge.
His father, overwhelmed with gratitude said “what you are doing is a blessing to those who can’t afford this gift. You give hope and freedom. May God bless you all abundantly for this noble deed.”
The series of free limb camps are organised the Rotary clubs of Quilon, Viakom, Allepey, Changancherry and Trivandrum in District 3211, the Rotary club of The City of Wolverhampton in District 1210 and with generous support from Districts 1175, 1210 and 1175 in Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland through a Global Grant from the Rotary Foundation.
PDG Richard Green,
Trustee and Director for India, The Rotary Jaipur Limb Project.