Podo

Fistarteh-thuktun was a priest; it might bethat he worshiped the Podo Thuktun.

I Don’t Understand ? Jack Varnell 2010

Kodo dies in a fiery pit, but Podo survives and has baby ferrets.

‘MEET BILL’ TRAILER 2008

The patterns in the Podo Thuktun: here a spray of dots in which Wes could recognize the Summer Triangle: a star pattern.

I Don’t Understand ? Jack Varnell 2010

Podo has been invisible because those affected are invisible.

Blake Mycoskie: The Opportunity For Change Extends Beyond Our Front Door 2009

Podo has not been invisible because it isn't a debilitating disease with an aggressive reach: it affects over 1 million people in Ethiopia alone.

Blake Mycoskie: The Opportunity For Change Extends Beyond Our Front Door 2009

These women now have regular-sized feet, are back with the families that love them, and are dedicating their lives to informing patients in their communities that Podo can be prevented with shoes durable shoes and simple hygiene, and if contracted, can be reversed with treatment.

Blake Mycoskie: Fulfilling My Life's Mission Through the TOMS Shoes Movement 2009

Podo - the social stigma and embarrassment associated with this disease causes those affected to stay in their homes, avoid human interaction and not seek medical help.

Blake Mycoskie: The Opportunity For Change Extends Beyond Our Front Door 2009

Farther to the north, up near Podo (ph), we are seeing rotation.

CNN Transcript Apr 9, 2009 2009

It's difficult for me to even begin conversation around a disease like Podo.

Blake Mycoskie: The Opportunity For Change Extends Beyond Our Front Door 2009

Often, doctors treat these patients with an anti-biotic because Podo is mistaken for a similar disease, but anti-biotics do nothing for Podo patients.

Blake Mycoskie: The Opportunity For Change Extends Beyond Our Front Door 2009