Emily is 45 years old and mother of one from Malawi. She sells second-hand clothes, while her husband is a secondary school teacher. She likes singing and enjoys eating chips and chicken. Since 2022, Emily has been experiencing heavy bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain. She is unable to work and perform her daily duties because of her symptoms. Emily was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and needs a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), the removal of the uterus, including the cervix. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Emily undergo surgery on February 25th. Emily needs help to raise $1,363 to fund her procedure and care. After surgery, Emily is looking forward to working again. Emily said, "I just want to get better, resume my business, and support my loving husband and child."

Lakeyi is a mother of five who lives in Malawi with her husband and children. She used to practice farming with her husband, but she is currently unable to do so as a result of her illness. For the past year, Lakeyi has been experiencing abdominal pains associated with heavy bleeding and a hard lump on the right side of her abdomen. She visited different hospitals, but her condition did not improve. She grew increasingly weaker and has been unable to perform her daily routine tasks. In November 2024 she was treated for anemia and decided to seek treatment for her other symptoms. At our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, Lakeyi was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She was told that she needed surgery or else the fibroids would continue to grow, both in size and number, worsening Lakeyi's symptoms. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Lakeyi's surgery, which is scheduled to take place on January 25th. Once she has recovered, Lakeyi will be able to resume her daily activities, free of pain. “I am very tired of my symptoms. I have hope that surgery will help me to heal,” said Lakeyi with hope.

Win is a three-year-old girl from Burma who lives with her parents and older sister in Tak Province, Thailand. Her father is an agriculture day laborer and her mother stays home to look after Win. In September 2023, when Win was two years old, she developed a fever and her parents noticed that a lump was protruding from her throat making them worry that it could be a severe condition. They took her to a nearby clinic right away where a doctor examined her with an ultrasound and found a mass on her throat. Doctors were able to address Win's fever and since no other symptoms were visible, the parents decided not to seek treatment again for the mass since they could not afford to pay for it. Since then, the mass has slowly increased in size and now the doctor recommends Win receive surgery to remove the cyst. Her parents worry a lot about the mass growing bigger over time, leading to complications and other medical obstacles. Win traveled to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, to receive care and on December 19th, surgeons will remove the cyst. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1500 to fund Win's procedure and provide her relief from the impact of the cyst. Every time her father accompanies her to the clinic he cannot go to work, cutting short their income again. With tears in her eyes, Win’s mother stated, “She loves to dance every time she hears music somewhere. I want her to grow up healthy and educated and we will do everything we can, as parents, to support her in the future.” Her father added, “Thank you so much, to BMCF and the donors."

Naung is a 64-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their disabled son in Karen State, Burma. She and her husband are retired and depend on the support from their daughter who works in Bangkok, Thailand. Naung enjoys meditating, listening to the monk’s sermon, and planting vegetables around her house. Naung has been diagnosed with cataracts and glaucoma in both eyes. Her eyes itch and tear. She cannot see clearly making it difficult for her to perform her daily tasks. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery for Naung. On November 19th, doctors will perform a lens replacement, where they will remove Naung's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Naung said, “My daughter needs to quit her job to look after me so the financial is the biggest problem for my family during my treatment. Thank you so much to the donors for the treatment support. Without your help, I might need to borrow money with high interest.”

Titus is a joyful and playful six-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the only child in his family and lives with his single mother who works in a hair salon. Titus is in grade 2 and enjoys reading. At home, he loves to play. Titus was born with a clubfoot on his left foot, where his foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. At just seven days old, Titus began serial casting to correct his foot. Each cast was changed weekly, and after the casting phase, he was given a brace to maintain the correction. Unfortunately, due to financial difficulties, his mother could not afford the transport to take him to his regular follow-up appointments. As a result, his condition worsened and Titus began to limp when walking. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on October 28th and Titus needs $1,286 to fund the procedure and care. After treatment, he will be able to walk, run, and play more comfortably. It will allow him to continue his studies and boost his self-esteem. “I am looking forward to seeing him walking just like other children,” Titus’s mother shared.

Michael is a six-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the youngest in a family of five children and is in 1st grade. Michael is very creative and loves making toy cars using wires. He enjoys having his friends visit and play with the toys he makes. Michael’s parents are farmers, working hard to provide for their family. Michael was born with a clubfoot on his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. From the day he was born, he started treatment with serial casting, where doctors put a cast on his foot to adjust his muscle and bone but his foot has not improved. Michael walks on tiptoe and often complains of pain while walking. On September 24th, Michael will undergo clubfoot repair surgery and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Michael's treatment. After treatment, he will be able to walk without pain, play with his friends, and pursue his studies like other children. Michael's mother shared, "I am looking forward to seeing him walk like other children. I will be grateful to God, Cure Hospital, and the donors who support the hospital."

Renato is a 77-year-old man from the Philippines. He was previously married but has been separated from his wife since 1987. Renato is currently unemployed due to physical limitations as a senior citizen. He often uses his mobile phone for leisure and plays billiards in his free time. He relies on his social security pension of about $350 a month for his living expenses. Four years ago, Renato started to experience pain in the abdominal part of his body, especially when he lifted heavy objects. Due to the consistent pain, he decided to visit a private clinic to consult about his condition. It was found that he had an indirect inguinal hernia and was advised to undergo surgery. Fortunately, on August 17th, Renato will undergo hernia repair surgery. A portion of the cost of Renato's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is seeking help to raise $1,103 more to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Renato says, "Thank you very much for this opportunity to get treated. I may have no family but I feel that the Lord continues to send me people and organizations like you to help me so I am very grateful."

Justina is a bright and gentle five-year-old from Migori County in Kenya. She is one of four children and currently in Grade 2. Her mother describes her as a playful and joyful child who loves playing with her peers and is always happy to be at school. Justina's mother is a homemaker, and her father works as a small-scale farmer. Justina was born with club foot on both feet, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position. As a result of the condition, Justina is unable to wear shoes, experiencing discomfort and pain while walking or running. Fortunately, Justina is receiving care at our medical partner's center, AIC Cure International Hospital. She has been scheduled for a club foot repair surgery on July 24th to improve her mobility, and enable her to continue with her studies uninterrupted. Now, Justina's family needs help to fund this $1,286 procedure. Justina's mother says, "I am eager for my daughter's full recovery. I am looking forward to seeing her walk confidently again. As a grateful parent, I am committed to advocating for this hospital, as many children from my community suffer from clubfoot conditions and I want them to know about the excellent care they would receive here. God bless your dedication in helping those in need."

Jeremias is a two-month-old baby from Bolivia. He lives with his mother, father, and three older siblings in a rural area two hours outside the capital. Jeremias' parents are both farmers. Jeremias has a cardiac condition called coarctation of aorta. He was born with an aorta that is narrower than normal. His heart struggles to pass blood through the valve, leading to weakness and heart failure. On June 26th, he will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will open his aorta to a size where blood can flow more easily. Jeremias' family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Jeremias' mother shared, "Our family has been very sad and frightened because our son has been so sick since he was born. We are very happy to know that there is a way to fix his heart problem!"

Sa is a 43-year-old woman from Thailand who lives with her nephew in a village in Tak Province. She used to be a farmer but was forced to stop working last year due to her condition. For several months, Sa has been experiencing abdominal pain and massive bleeding. She has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy which involves the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, Sa's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications. Fortunately, Sa is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on March 29th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, she will no longer be in pain and will be able to work on the farm again. Sa said, “I feel happy to receive the treatment through the support from BCMF and its donors. I hope that I will undergo the operation soon so that I can go back to work on the farm.”

Loel is a father of two from the Philippines. He worked as a construction worker and did minor house repairs. However, due to his condition, he had to stop working. He depends on his wife's income as a house helper for their daily needs. Nine years ago, Loel began to experience troubling symptoms causing pain, discomfort, and bleeding. He was diagnosed with mixed hemorrhoids. As his condition was left untreated, it worsened. Loel requires surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Loel receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on April 27th. During this procedure, surgeons will remove his hemorrhoids. A portion of the cost of his treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,285 to cover the cost of Loel's procedure and care. Loel shared, "Thank you very much for your help. Considering my income, I will never be able to afford the surgery that I need so I am very grateful that there are people and organizations who are willing to help people like us."

Joselito, a 59-year-old father from the Philippines, works as a taxi driver and earns minimum wage. His income is insufficient to provide for his family of five, prompting him to take on extra jobs to make ends meet. Twenty years ago, Joselito began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe pain on the left side of his stomach, which radiated to his back. Initially, he tried drinking a lot of water to ease the pain, and it subsided. When he consulted with a doctor he was asked to take an ultrasound, but could not due to financial constraints. At the onset of an extremely painful episode, Joselito was rushed to a nearby hospital and was diagnosed with gallstones. He was advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. He was informed that if left untreated, his symptoms would continue to worsen and put him at risk of further health complications in the future. Unable to cover the cost of the necessary surgery, he was prescribed pain medication instead. Fortunately, Joselito then sought treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP). He is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on March 27th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and Jose is seeking support for the remaining $1,128. Joselito says, "Since I started to feel the symptoms attack more often, I had to reduce my work hours and this took a toll on the family's income and expenses. While my family worries about my health, I am worried that I will not be able to give them what they need because of my condition, so I deeply appreciate the assistance I am receiving for my medical care."