Meet Aung, an eight-year-old boy from Burma! Our medical partner, Burma Border Projects (BBP), tells us, "Aung really enjoys school and likes studying; he says that he would like to become an eye doctor when he grows up.” Aung has been fighting cancer and previously had his eye removed to prevent tumor spread. The tumor has now spread to his eye socket and needs to be removed. "The tumor currently causes Aung physical and mental discomfort," BBP explains. "After his eye was removed it was hoped that his condition would improve, however, the spread of the tumor has been very difficult for him and his mother. It is physically painful and also causes him a headaches and becomes tired easily." For $1,500, Aung will receive the necessary surgery to remove the tumor. Aung’s mother says, “I really want my son to continue with his education – I never had the opportunity and have had to work a physically difficult job my whole life. I am completely determined to get him treatment no matter how many surgeries he needs.” Let’s help Aung get healthy again!

Sokeo is a two-year-old boy who likes playing with cars and other toys. Like most toddlers his age, he is also getting used to exploring the world on his two feet and honing his quickly developing motor skills. When Sokeo was a newborn, he developed a high fever which was treated with injections to his thighs. As a result of those injections, he developed fibrosis (thickening and scarring) of his quadricep muscles which has led to muscle contractures that limit the flexion of his knees. In April, our medical partners at Children’s Surgical Centre performed surgery on his right knee to release the contracture and increase mobility. Now, he needs the same surgery and physical therapy for his left knee. For only $225, we can help Sokeo complete the final stage of treatment which will increase his functioning and mobility and decrease pain. Let’s make sure this little guy has every chance to be as rambunctious a toddler as he should be!