Zamboanga Doctor’s Hospital

Clarish is a three-year-old girl from the Philippines. She was born with an abnormal bowel malformation. In October of 2015, Clarish underwent a successful, Watsi-funded colostomy surgery. Clarish received a second surgery in May of 2016 to further repair her condition. Now, Clarish is set to receive her final surgery. Doctors at our medical partner's care center, Zamboanga Doctor’s Hospital, will complete the process of care, and Clarish will be able to develop normally. Clarish is scheduled for surgery on April 15. Our medical partner is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of the operation. "We are so happy and thankful that Clarish has already undergone the procedures needed for her to get well, and that this is the last one," Clarish's mother says. "Thank you so much in advance for your help. We are looking forward her fast recovery, and hope that she will grow strong and healthy and fulfill her dreams one day."

Jonilene is a happy and active three-year-old girl from the Philippines who loves to play and run around her house. Jonilene's father makes a living for the family as a fisherman. Our medical partner, International Care Ministries (ICM), shares, "Jonilene had undergone surgery of a pelvic mass to correct her altered urination pattern. After the surgery, she had a better urination pattern, however she has recurrent fever due to a urinary tract infection.” She is increasingly more irritable and restless. Jonilene must undergo a procedure called bilateral ureteroneocystostomy to relieve the obstruction to her kidneys that is causing the chronic infection. $1,500 will fund the surgery to treat Jonilene's inflamed kidneys "by way of repairing the damaged ureters," shares ICM. This surgery will eliminate her persistent urinary tract infections. "We would love to see our child become playful and active again," shares Jonilene's family. "We want to see her grow, go to school, and fulfill her dreams in life. I hope you could help us in making this possible for our daughter."