The surgery will straighten Abdulla’s spine and free him from constant pain.

Abdulla’s spine is bent at a 120-degree angle. This means constant pain, life-threatening compression of his internal organs, and the risk that he may soon lose the ability even to sit in his wheelchair. Abdulla has used a wheelchair since early childhood. He was born with a severe spinal cord defect. Year after year, his spine has become more curved. Over the last year, trapped nerve endings have caused him stabbing pain, and breathing has become increasingly difficult. But there is a solution: surgery to implant a metal support structure in his spine. This structure will keep his back straight. The pain will disappear, Abdulla will be able to breathe freely, and the threat of becoming bedridden will be gone. A determined young man, Abdulla does not sit idly in his wheelchair. Quite literally. He goes to the gym and strengthens his arm muscles. Other boys help carry him up the stairs because they admire his dedication as an athlete. At just 14 years old, this thoughtful and mature boy does not dream of the impossible, of standing up and walking. His dream is to work. He wants to help his family, contribute to society, and realize his potential. He already accompanies his father to the hardware store where he works as a salesman, helping arrange products and put up price tags. Until he can get a job himself, he does everything he can to help his mother, who is constantly by his side, carrying him up and down the stairs and helping him into his wheelchair. He washes dishes and peels potatoes. He is growing into a capable, intelligent, and responsible young man, and an excellent student. He is exactly the kind of person you want to help. Unfortunately, the imported metal implant with the required specifications cannot be obtained free of charge, and even together, Abdulla and his father could never earn enough to pay for it. Let’s help straighten Abdulla’s spine together. He still has so much to show the world.