Pan Ei is a 24-year-old woman from Burma. Pan Ei’s father is a farmer. Her mother is receiving kidney dialysis treatment and cannot work. Her siblings help their father on the farm. In her free time, she enjoys playing with children and loves playing football. In the future, she hopes to work hard so she can support her family. Pan Ei was diagnosed with a heart condition that requires valve replacement. Heart valves control the flow of blood between chambers, but certain conditions may narrow the heart valve or cause the blood to flow backwards. Normal valve function is necessary to prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Currently, Pan Ei suffers from fatigue, insomnia, and pain in her finger joints. Aside from her symptoms, she worries about her health condition and the financial burden of repaying debts. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a heart valve replacement for Pan Ei. The treatment is scheduled to take place on January 17th and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Pan Ei expresses her gratitude, saying, “Thank you for helping me with financial support. When I heard that your organization and your donors would provide financial support for me, I felt deeply grateful. Thank you so much for helping with the surgery cost.”

Goldstein is a preschooler from Haiti. He lives with his parents on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince. His parents are both vendors. He is a very curious and outgoing boy who makes friends easily. Goldstein has a cardiac condition called atrioventricular canal defect. A large hole exists between the chambers of Goldstein's heart, causing blood to leak between all four chambers of the heart without circulating through the lungs to obtain oxygen. This leaves him weak and short of breath, and will lead to heart failure if not corrected. Goldstein will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On December 16th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will close the hole with a patch so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization is contributing to pay for his surgery. But Goldstein's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. 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 Goldstein's family overseas. Goldstein's mother shared, "Our family has been praying for this surgery ever since our son was a small baby, and we want to say thank you to everyone!"

Chorb is 76 years old and a doting grandmother from Cambodia. Five months ago, after her husband passed away, Chorb moved in with her eldest child. She has four other children and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. For the past four months, Chorb has suffered from hip pain that prevents her from walking. Because of this, she cannot move around freely or visit the pagoda, which was part of her daily routine. She worries about losing her independence and being limited in her activities. Chorb was referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Center (CSC), by a friend from her village. On November 11th, Chorb will undergo a hip replacement procedure on her left hip. Her family can contribute $100, but needs help to raise $1,400 more to fund her procedure and care. After surgery, Chorb hopes to regain mobility, to be free from hip pain, and to return to visiting the pagoda independently. Chorb said: “After the surgery, I hope that I will no longer have hip pain, and I can walk on my own."

Aum is a 29-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her son and her mother in a village in Kachin State, close to the China border. Her mother looks after her son while Aum works as a farmer. She sells some of her crops for income and keep some for her family's consumption. Her husband left her after she gave birth to her son a year ago. Their income is just enough to cover family expenses, and they need to borrow money when someone is sick to pay for treatment. In the middle of 2024, Aum noticed a small lump beside her right elbow. A few months later, the lump started to gradually grow in size. Aum contacted a friend who helped arrange for her to travel to Thailand to seek review and treatment. At the hospital, she was diagnosed with a tumor and the doctor recommended surgery to remove it. Currently, she experiences pain around her right elbow area and the lump keeps increasing in size. She is very worried about her condition and financial situation. Fortunately, Aum sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. She is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on October 16th. She is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Aum said, "I am really sad about my condition. I have family - my son and my mother - and they need me. I can't work due to my right arm pain. I am thankful to every staff and donors who are willing to help me. May you are all be blessed."

K is a 53-year-old man from Burma. Currently, he lives with his wife in Mae Ramat District, Tak Province, Thailand. Originally from Karen State, Burma, K and his family moved to Thailand in 2023 in search of better job opportunities. Currently, K works as a general day laborer while his wife is a homemaker. In December 2024, K began experiencing a discharge from his right nostril, along with sneezing and difficulty breathing. Due to financial constraints, he did not visit a clinic. Instead, he took traditional medicines on his own, but his symptoms persisted. In July 2025, K visited a hospital, where he was diagnosed with a right nasal polyp. He was referred to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital, where he was advised he needed surgery. K continues to experience discharge, nasal blockage, and difficulty breathing. These ongoing symptoms have left him feeling depressed and worried about his health. Doctors want to perform a sinus endoscopic surgery to remove any blockages in the sinuses and improve airflow through the nose. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 for this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on September 17th. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully alleviate his symptoms. K expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to BCMF and the donors for assisting with my treatment costs. Without you, my surgery would not be possible. I hope you can continue to support patients like me in the future.”

Chandyna is 14 years old and the oldest of three from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Her father runs a small shop selling grilled duck and chicken, and her mother helps with the business. Chandyna is currently in sixth grade, with Khmer as her favorite subject, and dreams of becoming a nurse in the future. In her free time, she helps her mother with household chores and looks after her younger sister. She enjoys soup with a lot of vegetables. Chandyna was diagnosed with an abnormal spine when she was 11 years old, after her father took her to a local governmental hospital in Phnom Penh. A scan revealed a condition called scoliosis, where the spine curves abnormally to the side, often resembling a "C" or "S" shape. It can affect the upper (thoracic) or lower (lumbar) spine, or both. Scoliosis can develop at any age, but it is typically diagnosed in children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15. Chandyna has been wearing a brace since she was 11. While she does not experience constant pain, she has noticeable differences in shoulder height, gets tired easily during physical activities, and occasionally has back pain. Unfortunately, her parents could not afford the care available at the hospital and referred her to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, seeking treatment to correct her spine. On August 11th, Chandyna will undergo surgery with instrumentation to correct her scoliosis and stabilize her spine. This surgery will improve her posture and allow her to live a healthier life. Her family hopes an operation will help her live more comfortably and avoid future complications, but they need help with the $1,500 cost of the surgery. This will include surgery, anesthesia, medication, and postoperative care. Chandya's father said, "After the operation, I hope that my daughter will have a normal spine like other people and not have any pain. I want her to grow strong and healthy so she can follow her dreams."

Five-year-old Aliya lives with her parents and older brother in a small town in northern Haiti. She just completed preschool and will be joining kindergarten in the fall. Aliya was born with one of the four valves in her heart unable to open and close properly. This cardiac condition is known as congenital mitral valve insufficiency, which makes it difficult for her heart to pump blood through her body. Aliya will fly to the Dominican Republic, and on July 21st, she will undergo cardiac surgery at Hospital CEDIMAT, for repair of the mitral valve. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is contributing the money to pay for the operation. Aliya's family needs help to fund the costs of the surgery prep, lab tests, medicines and follow up care. Additionally, they need support to cover the costs of travel documents for the family, as well as travel costs for the social workers who will accompany Fabienne's family to the Dominican Republican. The family is seeking $1,500 to cover these ancillary costs. Aliya's mother said: "Our family is so happy to know that there is a chance for our daughter's heart to become normal!"