Ufomba is a native of Umuogele Ntigha in Isiala Ngwa North. In 2014, she fell ill and sought medical help. The doctor diagnosed her with malaria and typhoid and prescribed injections. However, after taking the injections, she noticed painless rashes on her legs. Within two days, her legs swelled up, and the pain became unbearable. She returned to the hospital for more tests, hoping for answers. Unfortunately, she was told that it was just an infection and that she was not diabetic.

This health issue soon became a major obstacle in Ufomba’s life. She could no longer walk freely, which greatly affected her education. Desperate for a solution, she visited multiple hospitals, but none could provide the relief she sought. Instead, her legs began to decay, emitting a foul odor. The situation became so dire that a doctor at Dickson Orthopedic Hospital in Aba advised her to amputate one of her legs to prevent further complications, such as cancer.

Ufomba made the difficult decision to have her leg amputated in 2015, hoping it would save her life. However, life has not been easy for her since then. To make ends meet, she makes perfumes and disinfectants. She also needs capital to expand her business.

The emotional and physical toll of losing a limb has been overwhelming. Ufomba’s story is one of resilience and the ongoing struggle to adapt to a new reality. She recently underwent a re-amputation to her stump. She is 35 years old.

Lawrence’s mother revealed that she was the youngest in her family and they resided in a rural area in Lagos, specifically Alapere Ketu. At the age of five, Lawrence attended a nearby nursery school in her area. One day, after returning from school, she started crying, complaining of pain in her leg. Lawrence’s mother initially thought it was just a result of rough play at school and tried to massage her leg to alleviate the pain. However, the pain persisted, and Lawrence was unable to walk with her leg for several days.

As the days went by, Lawrence’s leg began to decay, causing great concern for her family. They sought help from various sources but were unable to find a solution. In desperation, Lawrence’s mother took her to church, where the pastor informed her that it was a spiritual attack caused by stepping on a charm placed by their neighbor.

With no other options available, Lawrence’s mother took her to Igbobi  Hospital. The doctor informed her that in order to save Lawrence’s life, her leg would need to be amputated. Lawrence’s parents, determined to do whatever it took to ensure their daughter’s survival, sold their valuables and raised the necessary funds for the surgery.

Unfortunately, the first amputation was not successful, as Lawrence’s leg continued to decay. A second surgery was required, and with the support of fasting and prayers from her family, Lawrence miraculously survived. She even celebrated her 6th birthday while still in the hospital, showing her resilience and determination.

Despite the challenges she has faced, Lawrence  firmly believes that her disability is not the end of her life. She acknowledges that there have been many difficult moments she prefers not to remember, but she is grateful to God for keeping her alive. She currently uses a limb that is now bad which she got from the Mushin General Hospital Lagos in 2022 and now needs replacement.   She is 33 years 33-year-old woman who does sports like Discus, Javelin, and short-put.

To support herself she sells frozen foods in Ikorodu but the shop got demolished for road expansion by the government. She currently lives at Mile 2 . She is also a single mother of one son who is 5 years old. She has now gotten her limb.

Onugwu Ukamaka’s story is a heartbreaking one filled with pain and struggle. On April 7th, 2009, she experienced a life-altering event. While working in the farm, she unknowingly stepped on a poison. Initially, she believed it was just a minor skin infection, but unfortunately, all the treatments she received proved to be ineffective.

She is a strong and resilient woman, who sought help from various hospitals and herbal homes, desperately hoping for a cure. However, despite her and her mother’s efforts, they were unable to find a solution. As time went on, her legs began to decay, and her condition worsened.

In a last-ditch effort to save her life, her mother took her back to the hospital. It was there that the doctor delivered the devastating news that the only way to save her life was through amputation. With heavy hearts, they made the difficult decision to amputate both of her legs.

The amputation took place at Shalom Hospital in Nsukka, Enugu state. This event marked a turning point in her life, as she had to learn to adapt to her new reality and face the challenges that came with being an amputee. Despite the immense physical and emotional pain she endured, Onugwu Ukamaka’s spirit remained unbroken, and she continues to inspire others with her strength and resilience.

She is a 23-year-old, double amputee, and lives in Umuahia. To take care of herself she works in a church.

It all began on Sunday, May 15, 2022, after she had returned from the market in Aba on Friday, May 13, 2022. As she made her way home on that Sunday evening at around 5:30 p.m., she decided to take a motorcycle. Little did she know that this decision would change her life forever?

The motorcycle ride started off smoothly, with the driver being cautious and careful. However, tragedy struck when a car behind them collided with their bike. The driver of the car was drunk, which made the impact even more severe. The force of the collision caused significant damage to Agnes’s right leg, cutting it deeply. Her senior sister, who was also on the bike with her, was also affected by the accident.

The aftermath of the incident was like stepping into a new and unfamiliar life for her. She couldn’t believe what had happened to her. The pain she endured was not just physical but also emotional. The financial burden was immense as well. Agnes had to spend all her money on hospital bills, and she also lost all her goods. Not only did she lose her business, her husband abandoned her after she lost her leg. He left her with her 10-year-old daughter.

Life became incredibly difficult for her. She was unable to pursue her daily goals and routines. Her business was gone, and she had no means of income. Agnes found herself at home, constantly hoping and relying on God for help, praying that one day everything would be fine again. She moves around with crutches Agnes’s story is one of resilience and faith in the face of adversity. Despite the hardships she has faced, she continues to hold onto hope for a better future. She is 28 years old.

In September 2015, Nifemi, then a 4-year-old, was braiding her hair in front of their house. Her dad drove into the compound, and the car’s brake failed. He ran over her and her aunty. This freak car accident caused Oluwanifemi to lose her leg, which was amputated within days of the accident.

This situation became an emotional burden for the whole family. Oluwanifemi was in nursery one, and her mother had to carry her to school on her back. She hopped and crawled to move around when she was at home.

Oluwanifemi received one prosthetic limb from the Foundation in 2018. She enjoys going to school and dancing again. The rehabilitation of Nifemi brought great joy and relief to the family, especially the father, who carried the burden of the guilt of being the cause of his daughter’s tragic experience. It has been a joy to see hope restored to the family.

Nifemi is now 12 years old and has outgrown her limb. After several repairs and extensions of the leg. She has has out grown her last limb and needs a replacement as she is growing. This would be her Fourth limb from Feet of Grace Foundation.

Oyebanji is a 26-year-old native of Kwara State, She resides in Ikotun Lagos and has experienced a lifetime of discomfort and segregation. Oyebanji has been unable to enjoy the freedom of moving around with loved ones or pursuing activities he loves. Instead, she is often asked to sit and watch others.
She was born with a congenital deformity of her limb where one of her legs was not developed properly. Life in certain areas has become unbearable and painful for him. Oyebanji yearns for something that can aid her mobility and bring him ease.

To earn a living she is a hairdresser and is also involved in Multi- Level Marketing where she sells body care products. She also needs financial assistance to improve her business.

Emmanuel had knocked knees on his left leg. His parents in their attempt to correct the defect in the leg sought out the services of TBS “Traditional Bone Setters” After 3 days of “treatment” The leg started blackening at the feet. When they removed the bandages, they discovered that the leg was infected.
By the time Emmanuel was taken to the hospital, the leg had become gangrenous, and the doctor advised that it should be amputated. The amputation of his leg was done in March 2017.
He has received 2 limbs from the Feet of Grace Foundation one in 2017 and another in 2020. As he has grown he is in need of another. He has now gotten her limb.

She is a 35year-old woman who  had an auto accident when she was 15 years old. Unfortunately, she lost her mother before the accident, and only her father stood by her during that difficult time. Life has not been easy for her, but she expresses gratitude to the Almighty God for keeping her alive. Ramat is currently a single mother of two boys. She is single because the father of her children is taking advantage of her by neglecting his responsibilities towards the children and herself. She has 2 sons: ages 8 and 5 respectively. To make a living, Ramat is involved in a POS business in her area.

She had a limb she received in 2015 but due to it not being well-fitted it caused a lot of pain and needed to be replaced. Ramat, to sustained herself, she is learning how to do pedicures and manicures.

She is a 36 year old lady and resident of Abia state. In 1995, when she was 10 years old, her father worked for Julius Berger company, and their family lived in Kogi state at the time. Chidinma and her younger sister used to help their neighbor, a nursing mother, by taking care of her baby while she attended to her household chores.

One Saturday afternoon, the neighbor came to their house and requested Chidinma and her sister’s assistance as usual. They went to her house and helped her, but as they were about to leave, the neighbor’s brother-in-law, who was older than them, took the cashew nuts they had been given. In Kogi state, cashew nuts are highly valued as they can be sold for a good price. Chidinma and her sister used to collect and sell them to make money.

Feeling angry and unable to confront the older boy, Chidinma reported the incident to the woman. The woman ordered her brother-in-law to return the nuts to Chidinma and her sister. Later that day, the boy came to their house holding a sharp cutlass. Chidinma tried to run inside, but the boy was faster. In a desperate attempt to escape, Chidinma ran into the street, and the boy chased after her. Unfortunately, he threw the cutlass at her, and it struck her right leg behind the knee. As a result, Chidinma had to undergo amputation of her right leg.

She is divorced and an athlete. She competes in sports like shot-put, Javelin and discus. She temporarily lives in Lagos.

She is a 28-year-old married woman and mother of two daughters; ages 4 and 1 respectively, from Ogbomoso, Oyo state, shared her heartbreaking story of how she lost her leg. On October 14, 2022, while returning from her workplace as a hairdresser at a mall, she and her two daughters were involved in a hit-and-run accident. Oyeleke fainted and was rushed to the hospital, where she discovered that her leg was broken in two places. Although there were no visible wounds, doctors found that something had entered her leg, causing bleeding. Injections were administered to stop the bleeding, and her leg was bandaged. Unfortunately, her leg began to rot, and she was referred to IFE teaching hospital for further treatment. However, it was deemed too late, and her leg had to be amputated to prevent further complications.

Since the accident, Oyeleke’s life has been incredibly challenging. She has experienced depression and a loss of hope. Unable to work in her previous job, she is struggling to make ends meet and provide for her family. Oyeleke’s husband has done his best to support her, but their financial situation remains dire. She is a hair dresser and moves around with crutches.  She longs to regain her independence and start a business, but lacks the funds to do so.

Glory is 34-year-old athlete. She does sports like Javelin and Discus. She had an accident on October 19, 2001, when she was in secondary school. She was coming back from school when she was knocked down by a van. On October 21, 2001, she had her leg amputated. At that time, she was 12 years old. Growing up, life was challenging for her. However, she expressed gratitude to God for all that He has done for her. Currently, she is involved in sports and also has the handiwork of making various leather products, such as laptop bags, school bags, ladies’ bags, etc. She got a prosthetic limb from Indomie in 2022 but the limb is not comfortable and needs a replacement. She has now gotten her limb.

She is a 100-level Nursing student at Fountain University Osogbo, experienced a tragic incident on September 18, 2021. She sought permission to go to the market with her roommate. While riding a bike, the road’s slope and the rider’s deviation triggered her fear of roads (HAMAXOPHOBIA). As she voiced her concerns, a speeding car approached from the opposite lane on the sloping road, leading to an unavoidable accident. Overwhelmed by fear, she fainted even before the collision.
Fortunately, her roommate escaped with only bruises by jumping to the other side of the road. Rescuers at the scene found their school IDs, prompting them to inform the school authorities. When the authorities arrived, Ogunbowale was still unconscious, and efforts were made to revive her. The bike rider, too, suffered injuries to both legs. Due to a doctors’ strike, only LAUTECH hospital was operational. With limited space, the school authorities insisted on keeping Ogunbowale and her roommate together. A doctor, working at LAUTECH, suggested transferring them to his private hospital.
Ogunbowale’s mother was informed and started the journey from Ogun state. By the time she arrived, Ogunbowale had lost a significant amount of blood. The doctors advised against moving her to Ogun state that night, fearing she might not survive the journey. Ogunbowale had foot sprains with a severed vein and a thigh fracture. The local hospital, unaware of the severed vein, hastily sutured her leg before her mother’s arrival.

The medical journey continued as the doctors assessed her condition. A low blood percentage prompted further investigations into blood type and genotype. Finding a compatible blood donor became a challenge, as even the parents’ blood did not match due to Ogunbowale being Rh-negative, unlike both parents who were Rh-positive. Despite this hurdle, the doctors assured them of a solution within their blood bank, albeit at a cost.
The mother, undeterred by the expense, insisted on obtaining the required blood. Six pints were collected to replenish the substantial blood loss, although the severity of the injuries remained unbeknownst to her. The mother, initially thinking the situation was minor, was unaware of the fracture in her daughter’s thigh. The foot sprains had been sutured, creating a false sense of reassurance.
Tragedy struck on the second day as the bike rider succumbed to his injuries. Witnessing this, the mother, initially grieving, braced herself, fearing her daughter might not survive. On the third day, her leg began to exhibit ominous signs, turning black due to insufficient blood flow. Distressed, the patient informed her mother that she could no longer feel her leg; it was there physically but devoid of life. Recognizing the urgency, the mother swiftly transferred her to the only operational state hospital, where the ambulance had initially taken them.
At the state hospital, they faced the grim reality of gangrene setting in, leaving amputation as the only life-saving option. The doctors regretfully informed the mother that had they known earlier, they would have accepted the patient on the day of the incident. With no alternative, the mother consented to the necessary procedures, including two surgeries—amputation and the placement of an implant in the thigh to address the femoral fracture. Thus, the patient, Ogunbowale Deborah Adebimpe, became an amputee. She will be 21 on October 14^th. To make money she sells things online like Jewelry and fashion accessories.

The limb she has now was given to her by ISHK in July 2022 , its damaged and needs to be replaced.

She was in her shop when a Vehicle that lost control ran into her while she was trying to arrange her wares in front of her shop in the morning of 23^rd of March, 2022.

In trying to run into a safety space, the Vehicle rammed into her hitting her left ankle.

The vehicle crushed her ankle to the effect that the joint ankle bones were conspicuously showing.  

She was quickly rushed to the nearest hospital (LOTTO CENTRAL HOSPITAL) where due to some complications, she was thereafter referred to National Orthopedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos where the leg was eventually amputated upon on 30^th March, 2022.  She will be 4 in March. As an occupation she sales food stuffs. Recently another tragedy struck when she lost her only son at the age of 2 years old.  She has now gotten her limb.

Dorcas is a 31-year-old Photographer.  She hails from a family of five, including her parents and two sisters. Tragedy struck early when she lost her father at the age of five in 1998. However, the true test of her resilience began at the age of 11 on December 9, 2003, when she was involved in a life-altering accident.
Walking home around 9 pm, a Molue bus abruptly collided with her, resulting in a severe injury to her left leg. Despite numerous attempts to find medical help, hospitals rejected her due to the leg’s condition. Eventually, she ended up at Doctor Bone Local Hospital, where attempts to restore the leg proved futile. Lacking financial resources, her mother decided to bring her back home.
Throughout her education, from JSS 1 to SS3, she endured the pain and discomfort of an unhealed, deformed leg. After completing secondary school in 2009, a church member suggested seeking help at Igbobi Orthopaedic Hospital. In 2010, she underwent admission with the initial plan for plastic surgery. However, the doctor advised amputation due to the extensive damage, deeming the plastic surgery impractical.
Opting for amputation in September 2010, Dorcas spent months in the hospital before receiving her first prosthetic leg. She seized the opportunity to register for JAMB and pursue Mass Communication at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic after completing her OND. Financial constraints led her to learn photography, but by 2016, her prosthetic leg deteriorated beyond repair.
Seeking support from friends and selling photography equipment, she managed to acquire another prosthetic leg in 2016. Since then, she has strived to become self-reliant, avoiding being a burden on her family. Her mother has been a constant source of support throughout the challenging journey.
Now, after seven years with the current prosthetic leg, Dorcas faces difficulties as it starts to wear out. She has observed it breaking from the side, necessitating the use of tight trousers to secure it. Aware of the positive impact of various foundations, including one she has been following, This is the second prosthetic limb she received from Igbobi in 2016 she also changed her foot in 2020, now she in need of a new one. Dorcas looks forward to potential support to enhance her mobility and overcome the challenges she faces.

She is a 23-year-old student at the Institute of Management and Technology Enugu. She is in her 300 level of the Department of Micro-Biology. She was born with a congenital deformity that left one leg shorter than the other and slightly deformed. She was using a prosthetic limb but it got damaged and needs a new one. It has gotten bigger than her limb.  

She is 32 years old, married with a baby,1year 2months old and a graduate of Production and Coorperation Management with skills in fisheries and poultry farming in Kaduna Poly Technique, lives in Karu, Nasarawa State. In July 2021, he went to Masaka market to buy foodstuffs. Suddenly, a driver lost control of his vehicle and hit him, resulting in serious injuries on his leg. As a result, his left leg had to be amputated at the hospital. Due to this ordeal, she lost her business. She is currently doing POS business but needs assistance to bust her business. She is interested in going back to her fish and poultry business.  

Agatha is a 35-years-old lady. Tragedy struck in the year 2008 when she was involved in a road traffic accident and traumatically lost her left limb with multiple fractures. She was still a teenager in Ogun State University, and her education was put on hold for her to recover. She had to drop out of OSU. Her parents tried their best to see her live again with the help of God.

In pursuit of her destiny and goals, she re-applied to the University of Calabar to get a first degree where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Guidance Counseling.  Even though life was so miserable, she was determined to be educated. In her second year, she got married and had 2 sons. However, on the 12th of September 2015, she was involved in a fatal accident again that led to the death of her husband and two children, and she suffered multiple fractures. She was the only survivor and spent 2 years in the hospital.

She got a limb from the Tolaram Foundation in 2017. The leg is no longer fitting well because her stump has reduced.

In penury and with shattered hopes, she found herself in Abuja, seeking to move away from the traumatic environment. She started hawking fabrics to survive while looking for a white-collar job with her certificate. Although her doctor advised her to stop hawking as the prosthetic limb she was using wasn’t good.” Right now she runs a small business where she makes and sells bags and fabrics.

She is 19 years old and yet to enter university, is planning on writing JAMB next year. She lost her leg when she was one year old. According to her mom, a big iron fell on her leg when she was little. She was first taken to a local orthopedic clinic around her street, but unfortunately, the person didn’t fix it well. After some days, the leg started to swell back. Due to this, she was rushed to the hospital and then told that she had to cut it off, or else it would affect the rest of her body. So, she has been wearing an artificial leg since the age of 2.

Now, she went to Igbobi to get an advanced prosthetic leg done, but the price was too much, about 4.3 million. She asked the Irede Foundation if they could help her raise funds for it, but she was directed to Feet of Grace Foundation. She is currently preparing for JAMB.

She is a 39-year-old married with one child and she is from Ibadan. She had an accident on 16th May 2020 along Total Garden Omoajorosun Road, Ibadan. The accident was caused by the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) towing vehicle, which crushed her left leg. This led to the amputation of her left leg. She used to be trading drinks in Ibadan. She received a leg from Akin Alabi Foundation in 2017  but it is currently bad and needs to be replaced. Up till now she has not been able to work as she does not have a prosthetic limb. She has now gotten her limb.

She is a 32-year-old student of the Ignatius Ajuru University Of Education Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt Rivers State. She is studying Education Psychology Guidance and counselling. She is in her 4^th year.

She became an amputee due to a ghastly motor accident that occurred 27^th February 2017 on her way back from school in Port-Harcourt  . 

She is single and survives by making and selling chin chin to support her education and help from others.

Ezinne is a 33-year-old single lady. She is a graduate Biology Education. She had a ghastly motor accident in which the car she was in collided with a bus on her way from Okigwe to Owerri. Her leg was amputated at the scene. This occurred in August of 2017. She fractured the Femur. She has had frequent hospital visits and 3 orthopedic surgeries to correct the issue.

To take care of herself she does online business.

Mrs. ESE Osamuyimen is married with 2 children and from Edo state. She is 42 years old and the amputation was due to complications of a diabetic injury in 2021. Before the amputation, she was selling food but due to the amputation and recovery period, she has not been able to work. She had to undergo a re-amputation in 2023. Her husband is a security person at an industry. She lives in Lagos and has never used a prosthetic limb before

She is from Ondo state. She is an amputee due to an accident. She was amputated above the knee. She is the graduate of The Federal Polytechnic Offa, kwara state

She is a 56-year-old woman currently separated from her husband and lives in Lagos. 

She discovered and wound on her left toe. The wound started to get worse beyond control. This happened during the covid lock down. It was later doctors found out she had diabetes and advised on the amputation of the leg. The amputation was done May 19,2020. 

She was a trader and used all the available resources to settle medical bills. She has 4 children 2 a live with her and have finished their WAEC and are learning trade. She would like to be consider for funds to start a small business.

Vivian is a 29- year – old student living in Imo state Nigeria. Vivian’s leg was first amputated below the knee following a car accident. She later developed a tumor on the stump resulting in further amputation that made her an above-the-knee amputee. She is an above-the-knee amputee.

She is currently an HND 2 Computer Science student at Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Abia State. The prosthetic rehabilitation has commenced. Her limb was paid in full by Grooming Center.

Vivian is enjoying the freedom of full autonomy with her brand-new legs.