Saroeun is a 47-year-old farmer from Cambodia. He is married and has two sons and four daughters. In his free time, Saroeun enjoys taking care of his garden, cleaning around his home, and looking after his children. In November of 2016, Saroeun was hit by a cow and fractured his left forearm. Saroeun first went to seek treatment from a traditional Khmer healer, but to no avail. The fracture did not improve. The pain from the fracture makes it difficult for Saroeun to use his left arm and to carry out his daily activities. Saroeun learned about our medial partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), from his brother. He and his wife then traveled for four hours in order to reach CSC for assistance. CSC surgeons will be performing an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery to repair the fracture. They will use steel rods, screws, or plates to realign the bone to its normal position and stabilize it to allow proper healing. Saroeun will be receiving this surgery on January 11 at CSC's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. To fund Saroeun's treatment, CSC is requesting $411. After the fracture heals, Saroeun will be able to use his left arm normally again.

Five-year-old Malia lives with her parents and older siblings in Haiti. She is especially attached to her father, who works in construction. Malia was born with a cardiac condition called atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart. As a result, blood leaks through this hole without first passing through the lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving her feeling weak. To close the hole in her heart, Malia will need surgery. First, Malia will undergo a full cardiac assessment on January 18. This assessment will include physical exams, labs, and an overnight stay at the hospital. Our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to fund these procedures. Funding for Malia also covers the cost of medications and social support for her and her family. Gift of Life International is contributing $3,500 to cover additional costs associated with Malia's surgical care. "I want to thank everyone for being so kind and caring to my daughter and to our family," shares Malia's father.