Pyae is a 29-year-old woman who lives with her family in a village in Kawkareik Township, Karen State, Burma. Pyae and her husband are farmers growing a paddy on a plot of rented land. A few months ago, Pyae felt a mass in her abdomen. She began to experience dizziness and nausea. She cannot work, and her movements are impeded. She visited our medical partner's care center for treatment. An ultrasound showed a big mass in her uterus. Now, she is scheduled for a CT scan on October 16. Her CT scan will cost $414. Pyae and her family are appealing to Watsi for financial assistance. Pyae says, “I feel stressed for myself and my children. I am not able to take care of them now. I hope to go back to farming, plant the paddy and feed my children. If not, my children will have no food.” After her scan, Pyae's doctors will be able to fully treat Pyae and help her recover from her condition.

Prech is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has three sons and enjoys looking after her family, especially cooking. One year ago, Prech developed a pterygium in both eyes, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry eyes. 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 Prech learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. Prech 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 $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for December 11. "I hope my sister can see more clearly again," says her sister.

Kalyegira is a farmer from Uganda. He is married and a father of one boy. For five years, Kalyegira has had a right inguinal hernia. This hernia has caused him pain and discomfort. Fortunately, on January 10, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $249 to fund Kalyegira's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. He says, "After surgery I will continue farming.’’

Chhoeun is a rice farmer from Cambodia. He likes watching movies and listening to the news on the radio. Two years ago, Chhoeun developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and itchiness. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Chhoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for thirty minutes seeking treatment. On December 11, 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 $211 procedure. His brother-in-law says, "I hope my brother-in-law can improve his vision and I won't worry about him anymore."

Chenda is a woman from Cambodia. She has one teenage daughter, and she enjoys watching Thai soap operas in her spare time. Three years ago, Chenda developed a pterygium in both eyes, causing her itchiness, burning, and blurry vision. 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 Chenda learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for one hour seeking treatment. Chenda 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 $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for January 17. She says, "I want to feel better about going outside and going to the market without my eye problem."