Yeabtsega is a calm and cheerful 10-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He loves playing football and practicing taekwondo. He is passionate about sports and enjoys spending time with his older brother and younger sister. He is currently in Grade 5 and lives with his mother, a single parent who works at a government institution. When he was younger, Yeabtsega's mother noticed that one of his testicles would sometimes appear and disappear. However, as he grew older, she noticed that it was no longer visible. Concerned about her son, she took him to a clinic near their home, where a doctor examined him and performed an ultrasound. The doctor informed her that Yeabtsega needed surgery. Hearing that her son needed surgery was heartbreaking for his mother, especially as she was raising him as a single parent. She began searching for a hospital where he could receive the treatment he needed. She eventually took him to a government hospital, where he was placed on a waiting list for surgery. After about a month, Yeabtsega was referred to BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). His mother shared that it felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders. At BKMCM, the medical team carefully assessed him, and diagnosed him with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Yeabtsega has an increased risk of medical complications in the future. Yeabtsega is receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on September 4th. AMH is requesting $754 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Yeabtsega’s mother said, “Thank you, BethanyKids and donors, for your support. I truly appreciate the work you are doing for children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to receive the surgery they need. Your support gives hope to families like ours. Thank you for giving my son this opportunity. I wish Yeabtsega good health, success, and a bright future. May he grow up to be a healthy and successful young man.”

Three-month-old Janna lives with her parents and older brother in Bolivia. Janna's mother is a homemaker, while her father works as a technician fixing cellphones. When she was born, Janna had very little appetite and was unable to gain weight, so her parents brought her to the hospital, where doctors discovered her heart condition. Janna has a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart. Blood leaks through this hole instead of circulating normally, leaving her weak and short of breath. On July 1st, Janna will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During the operation, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in Janna's heart so that blood will no longer leak through it. Janna's family needs your help to fund the costs of her cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Janna's mother said, "I pray my little daughter has a healthy heart. She is so brave, and I want to be brave for her as well."

Ashley is a four-year-old preschooler from Haiti. She lives with her parents and one younger sister in an agricultural village in central Haiti. Her parents both work as farmers and raise animals. Ashley likes listening to music on the radio and singing in church. Ashley has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two major blood vessels next to her heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Ashley will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On May 13th, she will undergo cardiac surgery at Hospital CEDIMAT, during which doctors will use a device on the end of a catheter to plug the hole in her heart, so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization, International Cardiac Alliance, is contributing $4,000 to pay for the surgery. Ashley'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 Ashley's family overseas. Ashley's mother said: "We will be so happy when we can stop worrying so much about our daughter's health!"

Michael is a 10-year-old student from Kenya. When his mother was pregnant with him, she went through a very hard time. She had married into a different tribe, and this brought her a lot of pain. “I was rejected because I was seen as a foreigner,” she said quietly. “This made my pregnancy very difficult. Then my only son was born with clubfoot, and life felt too heavy to bear.” Clubfoot is a condition where one or both feet turn inward, affecting the bones and muscles. Michael lived with this condition on both of his feet for almost ten years without treatment. As he grew older, walking became painful and tiring. “My feet are very sensitive,” Michael said. “I cannot walk without my slip-on shoes. I want to walk fast or even run, but I cannot.” Many times, he leaned on walls for support while watching other children walk and play freely. His mother's pain grew deeper when her in-laws rejected her and her husband, saying their child was cursed. Michael’s father supported them at that time. But after everything they went through, they stopped looking for treatment, and Michael grew up with the condition. Even so, they still hoped that one day things would change. In 2025, that hope came back when they moved to a new village. A neighbor told Michael's mom about CURE Children’s Hospital of Kenya. Fortunately, Michael traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. At the clinic, the doctors examined Michael and quickly scheduled him for surgery. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on March 25th. While Michael is scheduled for surgery, his family cannot afford it. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Michael's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and attend school without disruptions. "I am looking forward to getting better so that I can continue with my studies and engage with my friends in playing football," Michael told us.

Spencer is a 17-month-old boy from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He lives with his father, who is an electrician; his mother, who is a retail cashier; and one older sister. He enjoys playing with his sister and listening to music. Spencer has a cardiac condition called double outlet right ventricle. One of his major blood vessels attaches to his heart in an anatomically abnormal location, which prevents blood from flowing normally through his body. Without treatment, this condition leads to heart failure. Spencer will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On March 4th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will detach and reattach the blood vessel to the proper position relative to his heart. Another organization is covering Spencer's surgery, but his family needs support to fund travel costs and related care. 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 Spencer's family overseas. Spencer's mother shares, "Our family is so grateful that our son can have this chance to have his heart fixed, and we hope everything goes well!"

Toe is a retired 68-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, two sons, his daughter-in-law, and his grandson in the refugee camp in Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. One of Toe's sons is enrolled in school, and his daughter-in-law works as a nutritionist in a hospital in the camp. The family also receives monthly cash support from a charity at the camp. In 2022, Toe began suffering from burning and aching pain caused by an irreducible inguinal hernia. His hernia has grown larger and become increasingly painful. Now, Toe needs surgery to live more comfortably and regain his quality of life. Fortunately, on November 10th, Toe will undergo hernia repair surgery at Mae Sariang Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,468 to fund the procedure. Toe shared, “I would like my discomfort to disappear. I cannot do whatever I want to do, and I cannot walk properly.”

Visal is a 25-year-old former factory worker from Cambodia. He lives in Kompong Speu province with his elderly parents, who are rice farmers. He used to work in a garment factory, but has taken time off to deal with various health issues. In his free time, he enjoys watching the news and checking his social media. Three years ago, Visal had an ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the eardrum. For this reason, Visal experiences ear discharge, pain, tinnitus, and intermittent hearing loss. These symptoms make it difficult for him to hear what others say, affecting his communication and confidence. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On October 2nd, Visal will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Visal can contribute $50, but needs help to raise $427 more to fund his procedure and care. Visal shared, "I hope that I can have surgery so I can hear more clearly and not have pain and symptoms anymore."

Thi Ha is a 39-year-old father from Burma. He lives with his wife and son. He works as a freelance English teacher, while his wife is a homemaker, and their son attends school In 2009, Thi Ha began experiencing back pain and was diagnosed with renal stones in both kidneys, for which he underwent stone removal surgery in Burma. The symptoms recurred in 2023, and recurrent renal stones were identified in both kidneys. On January 24, 2025, with support from our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), he underwent left kidney stone removal surgery. A similar procedure is scheduled for the right kidney. Doctors recommend he undergo a procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy, which removes kidney stones from the body when they cannot pass on their own. BCMF is requesting $1500 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on August 4th and, once completed, it will hopefully improve Thi Ha's quality of life. Thi Ha said, “Thank you so much for providing support for my treatment. It is too difficult to earn enough money for my surgery, so it means a lot for me and my family.”

Ambar is a 15-month-old baby girl from Bolivia. Her mom is a homemaker, and her dad installs building pipe connection tubes. Ambar has an older sister. Ambar's parents noticed she used to perspire a lot when crawling; her pediatrician noticed she had an enlarged heart and was not growing properly, and she was soon diagnosed with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels next to the heart. This condition prevents Ambar's blood from circulating properly, causing weakness and leaving her at risk of heart failure if the condition is not treated. On December 2nd, Ambar will undergo heart 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. Ambar'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. Ambar's mother says, "I pray my child will have a successful surgery."