Kungawo is a bright and brave 10-year-old girl who lives in Gqeberha. She attends school at Northern Lights, where her gentle smile and determination inspire everyone who meets her. Kungawo lives with arthrogryposis, a condition that affects her joints and means she uses a wheelchair to move around.
Although there is no cure for her illness, regular medical care is essential to ensure that Kungawo can live as comfortably and independently as possible. For this reason, she must attend consultations at the spinal clinic at Red Cross Hospital in Cape Town, where a specialist team monitors her condition and provides the care she needs to maintain her quality of life.
Traveling long distances with a child who uses a wheelchair can be extremely challenging. For many families, the physical demands, costs, and logistics make it very difficult to attend these important appointments. Sadly, this often means that children miss the care that could greatly improve their futures.
Thanks to the support of Wings and Wishes, Kungawo and her grandmother are able to fly from Gqeberha to Cape Town so she can attend her clinic appointments. This support removes the barriers of distance and difficulty, allowing Kungawo to receive the specialist care she deserves.
For Kungawo, these flights are more than just a journey between cities — they are a bridge to better health, greater independence, and a brighter future.
With the help of Wings and Wishes, hope truly takes flight for this beautiful young girl.
