Nashon is a father of four from Kenya. He works at a garage washing cars for clients, but unfortunately, the swelling in his finger has prevented him from working since December. His wife is currently unemployed, so his family relies on Nashon's income for their needs. In December, Nashon accidentally jammed his index finger into a door. At first, the small mark on his finger didn't seem serious, so he didn't pay much attention. However, his finger began to swell after a week, and the pain worsened, eventually spreading to his whole arm. Nashon visited a nearby clinic, where he was given painkillers, but his condition never improved. In January, Nashon was able to come to our facility for treatment. By then, his finger's condition had worsened severely to include intense pain and infection, requiring urgent surgery to clean the wound, remove dead tissue, and properly close it. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Nashon receive treatment. On February 7th, surgeons will perform a debridement and skin graft procedure to help relieve his pain and allow him to recover and return to work to continue providing for his family. AMH is requesting $1,185 to fund this procedure. Nashon said: "Right now, no one wants to be near me because of the smell from my finger. My family is left depending on the kindness of others, as I can no longer provide for them."

Chhul is a 48-year-old rice farmer and part-time toddy tapper from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Cham province with his wife, daughter and son. Both of his children attend the local school. His wife manages the household and grows various vegetables like cucumber, cabbage and turnip to augment their diet or sell at the local market. After finishing his work with the rice, he climbs palm trees to extract sap. The sap is then processed into a fermented drink called toddy, or into palm sugar for sale. When he was 18, Chhul had an ear infection, causing the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in both ears to perforate. For this reason, Chhul experiences continued infections with pain and ear discharge from both ears. For the last five months, he has started to lose his hearing. He cannot communicate clearly with others and is embarrassed that he cannot understand his family members when they speak to him. Chhul traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 28th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in both ears. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforations. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $914 to fund this procedure. Chhul said: "I hope after surgery my ears will get better and I can hear again."

Sandra is a 14-year-old teenage girl from Kenya. She is in 8th grade and the youngest of eight children, raised by their mother as their father has passed away. Sandra's mother grows maize and takes on casual jobs in the neighborhood to support her family. Sandra was born with syndactyly on her right hand, a condition where fingers are webbed or fused and appear shorter than other fingers. This has made her adapt to using only her left hand to perform her daily activities. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Sandra receive treatment. On December 10th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery so Sandra can use her right hand. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,239 procedure. Sandra says, "I have been physically challenged for a while using my left hand, and it's difficult to perform my day-to-day activities. I am looking forward to using my right hand to hold a pen to improve my function in school and in the future."

Eng is a 48-year-old man who lives with his wife and youngest son in Kompong Cham province, Cambodia, where they raise ducks and farm rice. He has three children, with the two eldest married and living a short drive away. In his free time, Eng enjoys watching boxing and catching up on the news on his phone. Eng was diagnosed with Pott's disease, a condition caused by spinal tuberculosis that affects the vertebrae and can lead to paralysis, after experiencing pain, swelling, and pus around his spine. In 2021, he underwent surgery at a clinic to address the condition. However, in the last few weeks, he has been experiencing progressive weakness in his lower limbs and is now unable to walk or work. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. Specialty surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform a laminectomy with osteosynthesis, a procedure to relieve pressure on his spinal cord and stabilize his spine. Eng can only afford $100 toward the surgery and needs your help to raise $1,400 to cover the cost of the surgery, implants, hospitalization, post-operative care, and physiotherapy. After recovery from the procedure, which is scheduled for November 27th, his spine will be stabilized, relieving pressure on the spinal cord and giving him the chance to regain mobility and return to farming to support his family. Eng's wife shared, "I hope he will be able to walk again and return to work on the farm soon."

Liezel is a 42-year-old woman from the Philippines. Liezel previously worked as a teacher but decided to take a break due to the emotional impact of losing her parents and a close friend, which affected her ability to work effectively. Her family supports her as much as they can. One year ago, Liezel began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe pain, bloating, and nausea even after drinking a glass of water. She also reported pain in her right side and back, sometimes making it difficult for her to breathe. Initially, these symptoms subsided. However, last month, she again began to feel bloated and frequently belched, and then experienced another severe pain attack. Liezel went to our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, for help. She was found to have gallstones and advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Liezel undergo surgery on October 26th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Liezel's surgery and care. Liezel shared: "I am grateful for the financial assistance of the foundation, particularly with the anticipated expenses of my surgery. I appreciate your help especially since this will be a significant help during an unexpected and challenging time. I hope that the foundation continues to extend its support to others who are in need."

Nyza is a 12-year-old girl from Cambodia, who lives with her parents and two brothers in Prey Veng province. Nyza's mother works as a home tailor and her father is a truck driver. Nyza is in grade 7 and enjoys studying mathematics and science. In her free time, she loves playing with her baby nephew, and watching TV. Nyza was born with congenital scoliosis, a spinal condition that causes an abnormal curvature of the spine. It is difficult for Nyza to walk, stand, and maintain a normal posture. She also finds it difficult to sit at school and cannot focus on her studies. Nyza and her family traveled to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) to seek treatment. On September 5th, Nyza will have surgery to improve spine alignment. This procedure helps correct curvature by fusing the vertebrae together with metalwork to stabilize the spine and prevent further deformity and pain. Nyza’s family can afford $100 toward her care, and need your help to raise the remaining $1,400 for the surgery, hospitalization, post-operative medication, and physiotherapy. Nyza shared, "I wish to have improved posture so I can focus on my studies and play with my family members more easily."

Dar is a six-year-old girl from Thailand. She lives with her parents and attends pre-school at a Thai public school. Her father works at a cattle farm, and her mother is a homemaker. Dar enjoys playing with her cats and toys and spending time on the phone during her free time. Dar has been diagnosed with a congenital cataract in her left eye. She experiences blurred vision in her left eye, which makes her rely on her right eye for reading and seeing. Additionally, there is a noticeable misalignment in her left eye. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Dar receive treatment. On August 6th, doctors will perform a lens replacement surgery during which they will remove Dar's natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, Dar's family needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Dar’s mother says, “I feel very grateful to Watsi. We could not afford my daughter’s surgery, which made me feel sad and worried for her. Now, she is about to get her surgery soon. I am very happy. After recovery, I hope she thrives in school and pursues her education successfully."

Saw Tay is a 41-year-old man from Burma, living in a refugee camp in Thailand. Saw Tay used to work as a day laborer in a nearby village, but because of his health concerns, he has been unable to work. Saw Tay's wife is a community health worker, and his three children attend the camp school. One year ago, Saw Tay developed an irreducible inguinal hernia. This causes him discomfort and he has not been able to work for the past few months. Fortunately, on July 18th, Saw Tay will undergo corrective surgery. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,486 to fund this procedure. Following the surgery, his symptoms will be alleviated, allowing him to live more comfortably. Saw Tay said, “I would like to feel better and free from discomfort of pain and I would like to work properly again. I am hoping to recover after I receive surgery.”

Jeremias is a two-month-old baby from Bolivia. He lives with his mother, father, and three older siblings in a rural area two hours outside the capital. Jeremias' parents are both farmers. Jeremias has a cardiac condition called coarctation of aorta. He was born with an aorta that is narrower than normal. His heart struggles to pass blood through the valve, leading to weakness and heart failure. On June 26th, he will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will open his aorta to a size where blood can flow more easily. Jeremias' family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Jeremias' mother shared, "Our family has been very sad and frightened because our son has been so sick since he was born. We are very happy to know that there is a way to fix his heart problem!"

Rose is a 50-year-old woman from Kenya. Her husband works as a vegetable vendor in Nairobi and they have two adult children. Rose has a chronic wound on the left leg. Her doctors say she has severe cellulitis or a bacterial skin infection. The condition causes her pain and makes it difficult for her to walk. The wound in the leg needs to be treated by debridement or removing the damaged tissue so it can heal better. Rose also needs a skin graft to avoid infection. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Rose receive treatment. On March 14th, surgeons will perform a debridement and skin graft procedure to heal the wound and prevent the leg from being amputated. Now, Rose needs help to fund this $1,185 procedure. Rose says, “I risk losing my leg if not treated. This wound is worsening and needs urgent care.”

Ronan is a hardworking father from the Philippines. He lives with his partner and their two children. Ronan works as a kitchen assistant, while also taking on side jobs to better provide for his family. Since he was in third grade, Ronan has dealt with an indirect inguinal hernia. His family consulted with doctors when he was a child, however, he was never able to have surgery. In the meantime, he lives with constant pain and is limited in the activities in which he can engage, which affects his ability to work. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is seeking $1,103 to fund Ronan's hernia repair surgery, which is scheduled to take place on April 26th, at Our Lady of Peace Hospital. Ronan said: "I thank everyone who is willing to help me with my condition. This will definitely be life-changing. I am very excited so thank you very much for your help and generosity."

Donnalyn is a hardworking woman from the Philippines. She works as a factory worker and currently resides with her partner. Even though her partner is also working, their combined income is only enough for their household expenses. One year ago, Donnalyn began to experience troubling symptoms, including excruciating stomach pain and frequent acid reflux. She was diagnosed with gallstones and kidney stones. She could not afford the surgery and treatment at the local hospital. Donnalyn has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Donnalyn is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on March 9th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Donnalyn's surgery and care. Donalynn shared: "I have not availed of the free surgery yet but I am already very grateful to everyone who will help me. I will never be able to avail the needed surgery even if I borrow money from everyone I know, so I am truly grateful."