Jackline is a 13-year-old girl from Kenya and the fifth born in a family of six children. Her father works as a farmer, while her mother is a housewife. In school, Jackline is a humble and hardworking Class 8 student. She aspires to be a doctor in the future so that she can be of help to her village, where the community feels they are marginalized and lack facilities like hospitals and schools. Jackline was born with a condition known as bilateral genu valgum, or knock knees. This condition has severely affected her mobility. She cannot walk for a long distance or play with her friends, and this has greatly affected her self-esteem. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner's care center can help. On December 1st, Jackline is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on her left leg, and then will subsequently undergo surgery on her right leg. The surgery will be of great impact because, once recovered, she will be able to walk well without pain and discomfort. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Jackline shared, "I will be very happy if my legs are corrected and I can walk to school like my friends." Hellen, Jackline's mother, added, “We are appealing for help from well-wishers so that our daughter can walk normally.”

At 11 years old, Ruth has already exhibited unbelievable determination and perseverance. She suffered severe burns two years ago, when her cousin forgot to blow out a candle in their shared bedroom. It ignited a mosquito net, catching the entire room on fire. Ruth's father rescued both girls, but Ruth's burns were so serious that it took months for her to recover. Despite missing a full term of school, Ruth shines as a student and has earned the number three position in her class! Her biggest complaint is that the scarring on her right hand makes it difficult to write. With determination to not get behind in class, Ruth taught herself to write with her left hand. A $1000 surgery, along with physiotherapy, can to help restore Ruth's mobility. It will not only enable her to write normally again, but to get dressed and bathe herself - two other basic functions she lost in the accident. Let's help Ruth get back to normal life!