Marry is an 18-year-old from Burma. She lives in Karen State with her husband, parents, and two brothers. Their family grows vegetables and fruits for their consumption. Marry used to weave and sell Karen shirts and sell them, but she is unable to work now due to her pregnancy. During her free time, she enjoys visiting her relatives in other towns and watching movies. Marry is expecting her first child, and her doctors recommend that she deliver via caesarean section because her ultrasound scan revealed that the fetus was in a breech position. Succeeding scans confirmed that she should deliver via a c-section so doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Marry undergo a C-Section on April 24th at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital. This procedure will cost $1500, and Marry needs your support. Marry said, "At present, I experience tenderness and tightness in my abdominal area, which makes it difficult for me to sleep. After giving birth and once my child is older, I hope to become a vendor to support my family. I have no preference for the baby’s gender, as long as the child is healthy."

John is a seven-year-old boy from Homabay in Kenya, the third born in a family of five children. He is currently in Grade 1 at a local primary school, and dreams of becoming a pilot one day. John was born with clubfoot of both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Due to the condition, John often falls when he runs or when playing with his friends. He has received treatment at numerous hospitals, but unfortunately, the condition always recurs. On one of their many trips to seek treatment, John and his mother encountered a woman, who told them about our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, where her own child had been successfully treated for the same condition. Full of hope, John's mother traveled to Kijabe with him to seek help, a six-hour journey. "We were worried about coming to the hospital, not knowing what to expect or who we would meet, but we were hopeful about this treatment opportunity." John's mother said with a smile. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping John receive treatment. On May 11th, he will undergo clubfoot repair surgery to enable him walk and engage in physical activities more comfortably. Now, John's family needs help to fund this $1,286 procedure. John's mother says: "My son's treatment journey has been challenging, but I believe that once the condition is corrected, it will change our lives. I’m so hopeful and excited to see him walk properly like the other children. It will mean everything to me, and I know it will change his life for the better."

Bridget is a 45-year-old woman from Malawi. Her husband is a civil servant and together, they have three children. Bridget sells secondhand clothes and kitchenware to support her family. For the past six months, Bridget has been experiencing troubling symptoms, including back pain and abdominal pain on her left side. She visited a gynecologist who referred her to our medical partner's care center, Partners In Hope Medical Center, where she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and requires a hysterectomy, a procedure where doctors will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Bridget's surgery. On April 4th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Bridget will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Bridget said, "Kindly help me to be enable to resume my business that has been put on hold due to my condition."

Enrile is 57 years old and a father of three from the Philippines. Enrile works as a houseparent in a social development center in his city. He is the main provider for his wife and three children. His eldest son is currently looking for a job to help him with the family's expenses, and his other children are still studying. One year ago, Enrile began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain radiating through his back. His condition has had a significant impact on his life, particularly on his ability to work. Enrile was diagnosed with gallstones and has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Enrile is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on February 8th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,031 to cover the cost of Enrile's surgery and care. Enrile shared, "I am deeply grateful for the individuals and foundations that offer assistance to people in need. These programs provide a significant relief, helping families like mine to manage our financial burdens more effectively."

Brian is a joyful seven-year-old boy from Kenya who brings a smile to everyone around him. Despite his cheerful demeanor, Brian recently faced a difficult challenge. After a fall while playing with his siblings, he injured his left elbow, leading to swelling and severe pain. His concerned father sought help for Brian, and he was admitted at our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, for treatment. An X-ray was done which showed an elbow fracture, and the doctors have recommended surgery to fix it. As the youngest of seven children, Brian is a hardworking second grader. His father, a security guard in Kapsowar town, earns a modest income of $40 per month, which barely covers the family's basic needs and school fees. Alongside his mother, they also work as small-scale farmers, growing maize and beans to support their family. The family's financial strain, exacerbated by school fees, has left them unable to afford the required surgical costs. They are reaching out for support, hoping to secure the surgery that Brian desperately needs. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Brian receive treatment. On January 9th, he will undergo a fracture repair procedure called an open reduction and internal fixation. Now, Brian's family needs help to fund this $861 procedure. Brian's father says, "My son should be in school right now, but he accidentally injured his arm, which limits his daily activities. Please help my son so that he can return to school and continue his studies once he fully recovers."

Caleb is a cheerful 10-year-old boy from Migori County, Kenya. As the eldest of three siblings and a grade 4 student, he has big dreams for the future. When asked about his aspirations, Caleb revealed, “I would like to become a doctor so I can help needy patients and children with conditions like mine.” Caleb was born with Bilateral Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV), commonly known as clubfoot. This condition causes both feet to turn inward and downward, making it difficult for Caleb to walk or stand properly. Despite this challenge, Caleb remains full of hope and determination. In November 2023, Caleb underwent his first surgery, which healed well. He is now back in hospital undergoing serial casting to prepare for his next surgery. The treatment will further improve his mobility and quality of life, allowing him to move more freely and run his daily activities without difficulty. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Caleb receive treatment. On December 6th, he will undergo clubfoot repair surgery at AIC Cure International Hospital. The surgery will help straighten his feet, enabling him to wear shoes, stand upright, walk, run, and play football—his favorite sport. Most importantly, it will allow him to continue his education without difficulty and work toward his dream of becoming a doctor. Now, Caleb's family needs help to fund this $1,286 procedure and post-treatment care. Caleb's mother says, “I have faith that he will walk properly like other children, finish his education, and serve as a living testament to inspire others with his journey.”

Joyce is an elderly woman from Kenya, born into a family of eight siblings. Three of them have passed away and the remaining five are also elderly and dependent on their children for support. Joyce has no children of her own and relies on small-scale farming to provide food for herself. Early October, Joyce accidentally slipped and fell, injuring her left elbow. Living alone on a small piece of land given to her by relatives, she took some time to get up after the fall, but eventually managed to call her family for help. They took her to a nearby health facility, where she received first aid for her injury. However, her elbow was extremely painful, and she was unable to move her arm. To help with her pain and limit movement, her arm was placed in a cast. Seeing how much pain Joyce was in, her relatives decided to bring her to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, for further treatment. Scans showed that her fracture was serious, and she would need surgery to properly heal. Unfortunately, without health insurance to cover her medical costs, Joyce is currently in pain and struggling to lift her arm or concentrate on anything else. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On November 13th, Joyce will undergo a fracture repair procedure called an open reduction and internal fixation. Once recovered, Joyce will regain her independence and return to her daily life without pain. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. Joyce says, “I feel like my arm is in two pieces. I am in so much pain.”

Liz is a mother of three children from Malawi. Liz and her husband are civil servants whose earnings are mostly used for upkeep, school fees, and rentals. Liz also cares for her late brother's three children. She likes cooking and listening to gospel music and enjoys eating rice served with beans. Last year, Liz began to experience troubling symptoms, including a neck swelling that she was not aware of until her friends mentioned it to her. She ignored the information because she could not feel anything abnormal until this year when she noted that her neck was becoming heavy and started experiencing frequent coughs. Liz was diagnosed with a goiter, an 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. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Liz receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on October 16th. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,015, and she and her family need help raising money. Liz said, “I had a fear of death but now I have committed my life to God for guidance and protection.”

Ian is a 30-year-old man from Kenya. He is the firstborn in a family of three children, raised by a single mother. Ian spent most of his life living with his grandmother. As his grandmother is elderly, Ian takes care of her. He currently farms on his grandmother’s small farm. His mother and siblings are also unemployed. About six weeks ago, Ian was visiting friends, and while descending the stairs, he fell and injured his left arm. An x-ray revealed a closed fracture of the left humerus on his upper arm. A cast was applied, and he was advised to raise money for an open reduction and internal fixation surgery (ORIF), but he was unable to do so. As a result, he remained at home without treatment. When a staff member at our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, learned about Ian's condition, the hospital staff arranged to bring him to the hospital. On September 30th, Ian will undergo ORIF surgery that will prevent malunion and enable him to heal without deformity. He will be able to use his hand again and take care of his elderly grandmother. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare is requesting $1,048 to fund this procedure. Ian shared, “Just to reach here, I feel like I am already healed. I have a lot of hope that the donors will accept to support me so that my hand can be treated and be well again. My grandmother depends on me."

Peter is a college student from Haiti. He lives in a small city in southwestern Haiti with his parents and siblings. He is in his final year of studies for an informatics degree, after which he would like to become a computer technician or programmer. Peter has a heart condition called mitral regurgitation, which resulted from another heart condition that he was born with. The initial heart condition was surgically repaired six years ago, but before it was corrected it caused significant damage to his mitral valve, which he now needs surgery to repair. Peter will fly to the United States to receive treatment. On September 2nd, he will undergo cardiac surgery. Surgeons will repair Peter's valve so that it pumps blood throughout his body without leaking. Another organization, Baylor Scott and White Hospital, is contributing $22000.00 to pay for surgery. Peter's family needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medication, and follow-up appointments. It also supports passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Peter's family overseas. Peter says, "I am so glad to know there is a possibility to make my heart completely normal again!"

Yin is a 65-year-old retired grandmother from Thailand. She lives with her husband, son, sister-in-law and granddaughter. She enjoys reading the Bible and visiting church during her free time. In February 2024, Yin noticed a small lump on the right side of her neck. She tried to treat it with traditional medicine, but the lump grew larger., Yin began to experience troubling symptoms, including pain in her neck, arm, and back, along with discomfort from the mass. She was diagnosed with goiter, an 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. Yin needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Yin receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on August 10th at Mae Sot General Hospital. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,500, and she and her family need help raising money. Yin said, “I was worried about receiving surgery, but if I do not receive this treatment, I also worry that it will become cancer in the future. Now I am so happy to receive treatment for free, and I would like to say thank you to BCMF and Watsi. I want to be healthy because I am old, and I don’t want to cause any problems or add more work for my family.”

Junior is a five-year-old boy from Tanzania. His parents are seasonal farmers who cultivate rice for food and sell some surplus harvests for income. Junior was diagnosed with windswept deformity, where his knees are misaligned. This condition makes it very hard for him to walk, as he feels pain in his knees and uses a lot of energy to balance his body while walking and standing. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery and treatment for Junior at their care center, Kafika House. The procedure is scheduled to take place on July 2nd. Treatment will hopefully restore Junior's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Junior’s father says, “I hope Junior’s future life will be better. We are hopeful that he will be better.”