Spencer is a 17-month-old boy from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He lives with his father, who is an electrician; his mother, who is a retail cashier; and one older sister. He enjoys playing with his sister and listening to music. Spencer has a cardiac condition called double outlet right ventricle. One of his major blood vessels attaches to his heart in an anatomically abnormal location, which prevents blood from flowing normally through his body. Without treatment, this condition leads to heart failure. Spencer will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On March 4th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will detach and reattach the blood vessel to the proper position relative to his heart. Another organization is covering Spencer's surgery, but his family needs support to fund travel costs and related care. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Spencer's family overseas. Spencer's mother shares, "Our family is so grateful that our son can have this chance to have his heart fixed, and we hope everything goes well!"

Alan is a cheerful three-year-old boy who lives with his family in Columbia. He is an active child who especially enjoys playing with cars, animals, and water. Although he has not yet decided what he wants to be when he grows up, he always says he wants “cars.” About eight months ago, Alan's family brought him to a pediatric dentist because he was experiencing pain and bleeding in his mouth while eating. It was discovered that he has dental caries and that his upper teeth have deteriorated. His family cannot afford the proposed treatment, which would require general anesthesia. Now, Alan has constant pain and great difficulty eating, and his mother has shared that it is very hard for the family to see him in pain. Thankfully, our medical partner, Clinica Noel, can help. They are requesting $868 to fund Alan's dental treatment, which will take place on December 15th. Alan's mother shares, "Receiving this support would be like a ray of hope that brings us peace of mind. It means that my son will be able to eat without pain, smile without fear, and live his childhood with greater well-being. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for thinking of us, for believing in our need, and for reaching out to us on a journey that has been long and full of difficult moments."

Grace is 47 years old and a single mother to one child from Malawi. She separated from her husband six years ago and moved away. Grace works as a store clerk for a company that sells motorcycle spare parts. Nine years ago, Grace began to experience troubling symptoms, including frequent episodes of intense abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Her health has significantly affected her daily activities, and she can no longer report to work. She now depends on her sister’s support, but her sister cannot afford the surgery costs, and Grace’s child is currently unemployed. This has led Grace to seek financial assistance. Grace first noticed pain in the upper right quadrant of her abdomen in 2016. She went to the hospital and was given only painkillers. Over time, the pain became intermittent, and she eventually got used to it and stopped seeking help. However, the episodes gradually increased in both frequency and severity, and they became associated with nausea, vomiting, and backaches. On November 12th, 2025, her condition worsened. She was taken to the hospital, where an abdominal ultrasound was performed. She was diagnosed with cholelithiasis, or stones in her gallbladder. Grace continues to experience other symptoms such as loose stools, swelling at the painful site on her right side, loss of appetite, heart palpitations, breathlessness due to intense pain, and weakness that requires assistance from others. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is able to help. On December 1st, Grace will undergo surgery to remove her gallbladder. She needs help to raise $1,244 to fund her procedure and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve her quality of life. Grace shared, "I am in pain; kindly help me."

Linn lives with his family in Mon State, Burma. He and his brothers attend school while his parents works on a rubber farm. The family also maintains a small garden where they grow vegetables for household use and sell the surplus to earn extra income. In his free time, Linn enjoys playing football with his friends. Linn was born with congenital scrotal hypospadias, a birth condition where the urethra opens below the tip of the penis. He underwent surgery in 2013, but unfortunately, it was not successful. In November 2024, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), helped Linn receive the first of two surgeries needed. Unfortunately, Linn developed appendicitis during his hospitalization and required an emergency appendectomy. Linn has had a long and difficult health care journey. Currently, he continues to experience some pain and discomfort, and feels self-conscious about his condition. Thankfully, Linn only needs one more repair surgery, after which his symptoms should finally be resolved. Linn's final surgery is scheduled to take place on November 4th, and BCMF is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. Linn's mother said, "I felt very unhappy because we could not afford his surgery. After learning that the donors would help my son, I felt so happy and grateful. Thank you for helping my son. I hope to see him become a football player when he grows up because he is happiest when he plays football."

Sai Ya is a five-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his parents and grandmother in a village in Tak Province, Thailand. His father is an agricultural day laborer, and his mother is a homemaker. Sai Ya enjoys playing games on his parents' phone. On October 3rd, while playing tag with his cousin, he fell and broke his left upper arm. Sai Yu is in severe pain, his arm is swollen, and he cannot move his arm. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Sai Ya will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for October 3rd and will cost $1,500. Sai Yu will no longer be in pain, and he will regain movement in his left arm. Sai Ya's father shared, "When I first saw my son's injury, I felt very anxious and stressed about medical expenses. I was very worried due to our financial situation. I hope my son will get better soon. Once he recovers, I can go back to work and support the family."

Poh is a 17-year-old girl from Burma. She lives with her parents, two older siblings, and two younger sisters. Her parents are farmers. Since 2017, Poh has started experiencing abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, and fatigue, including feeling pale and tired. She was diagnosed with thalassemia, a blood disorder. Physicians at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, determined that Poh should undergo a splenectomy. A splenectomy is a surgery to remove the spleen. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place at Mae Sot General Hospital on September 4th and, once completed, it will hopefully improve Poh's quality of life. Poh said, "I want to go to school, but I feel too tired to walk to school, so I have to stop school for this year." Her father said, "Due to her condition, we need to borrow money for regular blood transfusions, and now we are in debt. Without your support, I have no more money to treat her."

Mc Donald is a 25-year-old father of three from Malawi. A small-scale farmer, Mc Donald has recently been unable to tend to his farm after planting due to his illness. His wife, who has been by his side throughout this ordeal, also had to leave their children under the care of their grandmother, further straining family’s situation. Four months ago, Mc Donald began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe, sharp pain in his right inguinal region, causing alarm within his family. He developed breathing difficulties and was rushed to the nearest health facility, which immediately transferred him to the referral hospital via ambulance. Upon arrival, he was diagnosed with bowel perforation and a strangulated right inguinal hernia, where a portion of the small bowel was trapped in the hernia sac. Mc Donald disclosed that he had experienced recurrent swelling and pain episodes in the past but never sought medical attention, as the symptoms would often subside. Unfortunately, he continued engaging in strenuous activities, unknowingly worsening his condition. He underwent a double-barrel ileostomy, a temporary measure to divert stool and mucus drainage, to allow the injured bowel section to heal. Presently, he is now fit for reversal to restore normal bowel function. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,244 to fund Mc Donald's surgery. On August 5th, he will undergo a laparotomy procedure at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully greatly improve his quality of life. "Hiding my illness has taught me a bitter lesson. I will always report to the hospital when I feel sick," said Mc Donald.

Isaack is a 41-year-old from Dedza District in Malawi. He lives with his wife and children, and enjoys a meal of rice and chicken. Four years ago, Isaack began to experience troubling symptoms, including a swelling on the right side of his neck, accompanied by night sweats and weight loss. At first, he thought the symptoms would go away, but noticed that the swelling was getting bigger by day. He decided to seek medical attention at a local hospital, and was referred to our medical partner care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center (PIH). By this time, Isaack was experiencing additional symptoms including pain when swallowing, and shortness of breath, especially while performing his daily activities. At PIH, Isaack was diagnosed with multinodular goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck and produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth and other bodily functions. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Isaack receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on March 6th, where surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. He and his family are able to contribute towards the cost of his treatment, but need help raising $1,015 more to fund the surgery Isaack said, "I hope to fully recover after surgery, just like others who have undergone the same procedure. I would like to resume in my farming work so I can continue to provide for my family."