Kosal is a 21-year-old driver with three sisters. His father also works as a driver, while his mother works as a farmer. In his free time, Kosal enjoys playing football, fishing, and drinking coffee with friends. In December, Kosal was in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture of his left elbow, ankle, and femur. He went to a local hospital, where doctors fixed hardware to heal his fracture. Now, the bones are healed, and the hardware needs to be removed. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help Kosal receive treatment. On April 22nd, Kosal will undergo a hardware removal procedure to remove the hardware and prevent any future complications. CSC is requesting $304 to help fund this procedure. Kosal's family has also contributed $100 toward his treatment costs. Kosal was hopeful to feel better soon and shared, "I hope I heal quickly and can return to work soon."

Im is a mother of three daughters and now many grandchildren. Im lives with her youngest daughter who is a farmer. She likes to listen to the news and the monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Im developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia, blurry vision, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Im learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for five and a half hours seeking treatment. On February 22nd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Im says, "I do hope that after surgery I can see well enough to help my daughter at the rice field."

Yon is a 62-year-old rice farmer with three sons, three daughters, and many grandchildren. She lives with her daughter who is a farmer. Since her husband passed away 2 years ago, she has had to hold the family together and make sure the farm continues to run smoothly. When she is not helping with the family farm, she likes to listen to monks pray on the radio, and visit with her neighbors. Two years ago, Yon developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, and blurry vision. It is difficult for her to walk in bright or low light, and she is afraid she will fall due to her poor vision. When Yon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On January 5th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly. I want to be able to manage by myself outside in the bright light, take care of my grandchildren, and see my relatives better," Yon shared.

Meng is an elderly fisherman. He has one daughter and one grandchild, and lives with his wife and his daughter's family. Their family sells fish at the local market from the river, but since he cannot see he now stays at home. He likes to listen to the news on the radio. Two years ago, Meng developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision, difficulty seeing in low or dim light. Colors look washed out to him and it is hard for him to do all he used to. When Meng learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On January 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I'm looking forward to helping my family with fishing again," shared Meng.

Justine is a 35-year-old married mother of two children who is pregnant and expecting a new baby. She works as a farmer alongside her husband to earn a living for their family. Justine has been receiving pregnancy care at a local health facility. She was recently referred to our medical partner's care center where a Caesarean section delivery was recommended to prevent complications such as uterine rupture. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Justine receive care to ensure a safe delivery for her and her baby. On November 4th, she will deliver her baby via C-Section at AMH's care center. Now, she and her husband need help raising $252 to fund her procedure and care. Justine shared, "our survival is entirely based on farming and casual labor. I really can’t raise funds for my surgery all on my own and I kindly ask for your support."

Saroeung is a 63-year old farmer. She lives with her husband who is a cattle farmer. They have two sons, two daughters, and five grandchildren. They live with their youngest son who drives a motor-taxi. Now, Saroeung stays home and likes to listen to monks pray on the radio. Several years ago, Saroeung developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her diminished vision, itching, and tearing. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Saroeung learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. Saroeung needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $216. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for November 26th. Saroeung says, "I hope after surgery my eye will feel better, I can go outside on my own again, and will be able to take care of my grandchildren better."

Kabatereine is a 66-year-old father of twelve children. After painfully losing his first two wives, he currently lives with his third wife and several of his children, trading goats to support his family. Four years ago, Kabatereine developed a painless mass on his back. Though he had originally hoped that the lump will shrink on its own, it did not and has recently started to cause pain and discomfort. Due to worries of the increasing abnormal growth of the tissue mass, he visited Rushoroza Hospital, which is a care center of our medical partner, African Mission Health (AMH). Doctors recommended a mass excision, which will occur on June 10th at Rushoroza Hospital. AMH is requesting $145 to fund this procedure for Kabatereine's treatment. Kabatereine says, “I pray for a successful surgery. I will resume my usual business of buying and selling goats to be able to support my family.”

Tunai is a farmer from Kenya. Her smile and her optimism about life despite the many challenges she goes through will make you appreciate every little thing about life. As a wife and a mother of 7 children, Tunai does so well taking care of her large family and especially her last born child who is physically challenged. Tunai and her husband are small-scale farmers. They plant vegetables and potatoes for consumption. Her husband does casual jobs for other people earning approximately $75 a month. Their last born child who is physically challenged and in a special school also requires a lot of care. Since 38 years ago, Tunai began to experience troubling symptoms, including a large neck mass and difficulty swallowing. She was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Tunai receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on March 9th at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $641, and she and her family need help raising money. Tunai says, “I am appealing to anyone to help me pay for my surgery so that I can continue taking care of my family and especially my youngest child who needs absolute care.”

Turyamuronda is a small scale farmer from Uganda. He is a widower with four children; all married with no stable jobs however he lost the wife in 2000. Himself practices small scale farming and can’t afford money for his surgery. Twenty years ago, Turyamuronda has had an inguinal scrotal hernia. This hernia causes him pain and discomfort and if not treated, it may result in intestinal tissue death or damage. Fortunately, on August 20, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Turyamuronda's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Turyomurugyendo says, “I hope to get better after surgery and I continue with farming.”

Nen is a 41-year-old farmer who is married with two sons. He likes to watch TV and go to the rice field. Nen heard about CSC from people who live in his village. He traveled for four hours with his wife to reach CSC for treatment. Nen has had a difficult time walking for the past 20 years due to osteoarthritis in both hips, however, pain is worse in his right hip. He took painkillers, but his symptoms did not improve. He also went to a Khmer traditional healer for treatment, but has not gotten better. In recent weeks, his pain has increasingly gotten worse to the point where he's unable to work and sleep. Nen has to use crutches to get around. Fortunately, on October 26th, surgeons at CSC were scheduled to perform a total hip replacement on his right side to allow Nen to walk more comfortably and relieve him of his pain. Doctors expect this surgery will give Nen back his mobility, reduce his pain, and allow him to return to work.

Angelo, a 9-year-old boy, is the fifth of eight siblings. He enjoys playing with his younger sister. Angelo was born with an abnormal condition in a sensitive area. He underwent surgery when he was seven days old, but his family's financial limitations prevented doctors from completing treatment. For this reason, his activities are limited, and he often experiences indigestion and weight loss. Though Angelo finished preschool, his condition has prevented him from enrolling in first grade because school is too far from home. Angelo flew from his rural home to the city of Bacolod to receive treatment. On November 24, Angelo underwent corrective surgery. He will be monitored for two weeks and will undergo a followup surgery several months from now. Angelo's father works as a tenant on a farm, and his mother is a housewife. They cannot afford this $1,500 procedure, and they need our help. "I am so thankful for this opportunity that has come to us," says Angelo's mother. "I never thought that Angelo would be treated because of our financial situation...This has given us hope for Angelo and for his future. I am looking forward to Angelo being fully well, going to school, and fulfilling whatever dreams he has. I know he will have a better future."

71-year-old Lawrence lives in a village in Malawi. For the past year, Lawrence has been experiencing negative symptoms from his enlarged prostate. He has been having difficulty urinating without pain or working with his garden. To treat his painful condition, Lawrence needs a prostate resection, which is a surgery to remove a part of the prostate gland. A successful surgery will allow Lawrence to urinate comfortably and live his life without pain. The procedure costs $742, and he will be able to receive treatment from our medical partner, World Altering Medicine (WAM). Lawrence shared, "I will be very happy to have the surgery because I will return to normal daily life."