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!"

Jhovana is 12 years old and a young student from Bolivia. She is in the ninth grade, and loves to play soccer with her friends. She lives in the southern part of Bolivia with her dad, who works in the fields; her mom, who takes care of a herd of llamas; and six siblings. Last year, Jhovana had a nosebleed that wouldn't stop, so her parents took her to the doctor, who detected a heart murmur and sent her to a cardiologist for diagnosis. Jhovana has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels next to the heart. This condition stops Jhovana's blood from circulating properly, causing weakness and leaving her at risk of heart failure if the condition is not treated. On November 11th, Jhovana will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew the hole closed so that blood can no longer leak through it. Jhovana's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Jhovana's father shared, "I just want my daughter to be healthy like her other brothers and sisters, so she can have a healthy life!"

Warren is an 10-year-old determined boy from Kenya. He dreams of becoming a mechanic in the future. His father shared with us that Warren is always curious about electrical things at home. “Sometimes he even opens up the radio, removes the wires, and fixes it to work better,” his father told us. Warren is the fifth and lastborn in his family. He comes from a village in Homa Bay County and is a grade five student. His father earns a living by operating a bodaboda motorcycle taxi within the village, while his mother sells fish to support their family. Warren was born a healthy child, but when he was three-years-old, he was diagnosed with malaria and taken to the hospital. After receiving treatment, his foot later developed a deformity. Due to a lack of finances and information, Warren has lived with the condition ever since. It has affected his mobility, self-esteem, and even his education. Thanks to the CURE Hospital mobile clinic in Homa Bay, Warren was identified and scheduled for treatment. He is now undergoing a casting procedure in preparation for surgery. Surgeons will perform foot surgery on October 14th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Warren's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk, run, play football, and pursue his education. “I pray that I will get well soon so that I can walk, play, run, and even play football. I want to continue with my education, and most of all, I want to play with my friends,” Warren told us.

Woodline is a five-year-old girl from Haiti. She lives with her parents and younger sister in a suburb of Port-au-Prince. Her father works in construction and her mother is a homemaker. She will start kindergarten as soon as she recovers from her surgery and returns home. Woodline has a cardiac condition called atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Woodline will fly to Cayman Islands to receive treatment. On September 16th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will sew a patch over the hole in her heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization will be paying for her surgery. Woodline'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 Woodline's family overseas. Woodline's mother says: "I am very hopeful that my daughter will be healthy and vibrant after her surgery!"

Monny Reach and his family are from Takeo Province, Cambodia, about four hours away from the capital city of Phnom Penh. He is the youngest of two siblings, with an older brother who is ten years old and in fourth grade. His father works as a taxi driver, and his mother sells groceries. At home, Monny enjoys playing with toy cars and spending time with his mother. He loves all types of Khmer soups, especially lemongrass sour soup. When Monny Reach was about a year old, his parents noticed weakness in his foot when he was unable to stand after pulling himself up using furniture. They took him to a children's hospital, where a doctor observed that his spine was not straight and suspected a spinal deformity. The doctor recommended that he visit an organization for further evaluation, where he was advised to wear a brace. However, due to a respiratory disease he had as a baby, Monny Reach often struggled to breathe, making it impossible for him to wear the brace. He did not begin walking on his own until he was two and a half years old. Recently, Monny Reach's parents learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), through social media and sought treatment. In February, he was diagnosed with infantile scoliosis, which causes his spine to curve or twist. This condition can eventually affect his chest and lungs, making it harder for him to breathe. Although Monny does not feel pain, he experiences difficulty breathing and sitting for long periods. On August 12th, Monny Reach will undergo spinal surgery to correct his scoliosis and stabilize his spine. This surgery is expected to improve his posture and allow him to live a healthier life as he grows. His family hopes that the operation will help him breathe better and prevent future complications, but they need assistance covering the $1,500 cost of the procedure. This amount includes surgery, metal spinal implants, anesthesia, medication, and postoperative care. Monny Reach's parents said, "After the operation, we hope that our son will have a normal spine like the other kids and not have any pain. We want him to grow strong and healthy."

Valenziela is a nine-year-old student from Haiti. She lives with her parents and three siblings in a small farming community in southwest Haiti. She is in the second grade and likes music and art. Valenziela has a cardiac condition called rheumatic mitral regurgitation. One of the four valves of her heart cannot pump blood properly due to an infection she suffered earlier in her childhood. Valenziela will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On July 15th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will repair her mitral valve so that it opens and closes more normally and can pump blood to the rest of her body. Another organization is funding Valenziela's surgery. Valenziela'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 Valenziela's family overseas. From Valenziela's mother: "Our family is hopeful that after this surgery, our daughter will have enough energy and health to start attending school again!"

Ma Sway is a 39-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and five children in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. She is originally from Karen State, Burma. She moved to the refugee camp in 2003, due to the fighting in her village in Burma. Her husband works as a farmer, where he plants vegetables around the camp. Ma Sway works from home as a tailor. Four of her children are attending school in the camp, and one is working outside the camp. They receive food rations and cash support from an international aid organization. In March 2024, Ma Sway noticed a painful mass in her left breast. She went to the camp hospital operated by another non-profit, where the doctor provided pain medication that offered some relief. However, in March 2025, she felt weak and felt two firm masses in her left breast. She underwent further tests, where doctors informed her the masses were not cancerous, but she needed surgery to have them removed. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Ma Sway receive treatment. She will undergo mass removal surgery on June 12th at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sariang Hospital. Now, she needs help to raise $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once removed, Ma Sway will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and worry. Ma Sway shared, “I would like to have the masses in my breast removed because whenever I feel them, I worry they will become cancer.”

Daw Khin is a 62-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her daughter, two granddaughters and two grandsons in the Mae Sot District, Tak Province in Thailand. Daw Khin is a homemaker, while her daughter is currently unemployed due a lack of legal identity in Thailand. Her four grandchildren attend a school run by a local charity. The family are members of a local Christian church, which provides them with monthly supplies of rice, oil, and dry food. For their basic health care, they usually visit the Mae Tao Clinic in Mae Sot which provides free services. In her free time, Khin enjoys reading the Bible and praying. On March 31st, while Daw Khin was riding a motorcycle with her daughter, she accidentally hit a dog, causing the motorcycle to skid. Daw Khin fell and sustained an injury in her right leg. Her daughter called an ambulance, and Daw Khin was taken to Mae Sot Hospital (MSH). She underwent blood tests, a leg X-ray which revealed that her lower end of the thighbone was fractured. The doctor recommended for a surgery which would cost 100,000 baht (approx. 3,333 USD). However, Daw Khin explained their financial constraints, and had a bandage applied to her right leg. They returned home, continuing treatment with oral medication. Currently, Daw Khin continues to experience pain, swelling, and limited movement in her right leg. She continues to take oral painkillers. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Daw Khin receive treatment. On May 2nd, she will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. Now, Daw Khin's family needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Daw Khin expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to BCMF and the donors for assistance with my treatment costs. Without you, my surgery would not be possible. I could not hold my tears back because of the happiness I felt when I heard of the opportunity to support my surgery. May God bless you all.”

Nu Ra is a 54-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. They have been receiving donations from a local charity. Nu Ra was diagnosed with cataracts in both eyes. She is experiencing significant blurriness in her vision, along with heightened sensitivity to light in both eyes. She occasionally suffers from headaches as well. This has led her to rely heavily on her husband for assistance with daily activities and has limited her ability to socialize with her friends. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery for Nu Ra. On April 11th, doctors will perform a lens replacement, during which they will remove Nu Ra's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Nu Ra's husband said, "Thank you to BCMF and the donors, my wife has been suffering for over a year now with her poor vision and hearing. This surgery will not only improve her sight but also allow her to live a more independent life. The challenges have been difficult for us, but with your support, we now have hope for a better future. We are truly grateful for your kindness."

Burke is a 13-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He has a passion for taekwondo and a love for riding his bicycle. He enjoys seeing his mother happy and takes pride in helping his siblings. His favorite subject is English, and he is known for his kindness, sociability, and ability to initiate conversations, making him well-liked among his peers. Burke’s mother is a single parent to three children. She works hard as a bread vendor, baking and selling bread, and washing clothes for neighbors to support her family. Burke was born with hypospadias, a congenital condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of infertility. Fortunately, Burke is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on March 13th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,231 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Burke's mother said, "I pray that God will help him. I don't know what to expect. If he receives surgery and heals, I will be very happy and grateful."

Reign is an active and playful baby boy from Kenya. He is the only son of his single mother. Reign was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition where both his feet are twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. He started serial casting immediately after birth but his condition did not improve. Reign was brought to our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital, for further treatment. He is currently undergoing serial casting in preparation for surgery. Surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on February 14th and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Reign's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to stand on his own, walk upright, live an independent life, and enroll in school. Reign's mother shared, "I am grateful to the donor for their willingness to help. I pray that they may continue with the same heart of helping needy children, and God bless them."