Global Clubfoot Day | 7 May

About Global Clubfoot Day

Global Clubfoot Day is an annual observance recognized on 7th May dedicated to spreading awareness about clubfoot, early intervention, resilience, inclusion, and hope for children and families connected to the clubfoot journey.

The observance is associated with Global Clubfoot Awareness Ambassador Parv Thacker, whose personal journey inspired years of awareness initiatives focused on helping every child walk, grow, and rise with confidence.

Observed as part of the Global Clubfoot Awareness Parv (GCAP) movement, Global Clubfoot Day serves as the yearly anchor for Global Clubfoot Awareness Week (7th May to 14th May) and Global Clubfoot Awareness Month (7th May to 7th June), promoting awareness, emotional support, healthcare education, community participation, and empowerment.

Mission
To spread awareness, support, empowerment, and hope for children with clubfoot and their families through advocacy, storytelling, healthcare awareness, and community-driven initiatives inspired by resilience and lived experience.

Vision
Main Bhi Arjun

Motto
Every Child Has the “Right to Rise”

Inception
7 May 2017

Global Ambassador
Parv Thacker

Frequency
Annual Recurring Health Awareness Observance

Message from the visionary of the movement Dr. Krupesh

“At Global Clubfoot Awareness Parv, we believe that every child has the ‘Right to Rise’. Through awareness, early intervention, support, and hope, let us work together towards a world where every child can walk, grow, and rise with dignity and confidence.”