Yan Soe is a bright five-year-old boy from Burma who loves going to school. Yan Soe has a hereditary blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. His condition requires him to have regular blood transfusions. In the past, his family has had to solicit and pay blood donors, or ask local monks for help. They recently moved to help get Yan Soe better treatment, but are no longer able to afford the regular transfusions. Even though he is very tired and has no energy, Yan Soe still insists on going to school. A $1,100 splenectomy surgery will eliminate the need for blood transfusions and will help return Yan Soe to a healthy, active life. Yan Soe’s mother says that she is so grateful for the support of donors who will help her son get treatment. She fears that her son’s condition is hereditary, as her younger brother died of similar symptoms when he was eight years old. She does not want to lose Yan Soe as well.

At a little over a year old, Malik is adorable in his USA sweater. Unfortunately, Malik's testes are impalpable – a condition that, if not treated, can lead to infertility and undetected cancer. Malik is cared for by his mother, a domestic helper and single parent. As the household's only breadwinner, Malik's mother doesn't make enough money to afford the $500 orchidopexy surgery that Malik needs. Malik's mother dreams of seeing her son grow into a healthy adult. Let's turn that dream into a reality by helping Malik lead a long life, free from the worry of testicular malignancy.

Julia is a farmer and mother of two children. She grows sugar cane and sweet potatoes which she sells at the local markets to support her family. Julia is due to give birth this summer. She has been attending prenatal education classes where she has learned about nutrition for herself and her baby and also about saving small amounts of money for when the baby arrives. These classes have been a great help to Julia but the classes alone are not enough to ensure her baby arrives safe and healthy. With $215 from Watsi supporters, Julia will receive prenatal and postnatal care for herself and her baby and she will be able to deliver her child in a hospital under the watchful eyes of medical professionals who will ensure the delivery goes to plan.

Venancio is a 40-year-old former security guard with a wife and three children living in the southern Philippines. Venancio's work as a security guard allowed him to sustain his family until he developed an abscess in his backside. The obstruction, which causes him daily pain, forced Venancio to stop work as a security guard. He now works only occasionally as a day laborer when he is able to tolerate the pain. A $920 surgery to drain Venancio's abscess and repair the obstruction will reduce his pain and allow him to return to his full-time job. His hope is that, with the surgery, he will be better able to provide consistently for his family. Let's help him do it!

At 11 years old, Ruth has already exhibited unbelievable determination and perseverance. She suffered severe burns two years ago, when her cousin forgot to blow out a candle in their shared bedroom. It ignited a mosquito net, catching the entire room on fire. Ruth's father rescued both girls, but Ruth's burns were so serious that it took months for her to recover. Despite missing a full term of school, Ruth shines as a student and has earned the number three position in her class! Her biggest complaint is that the scarring on her right hand makes it difficult to write. With determination to not get behind in class, Ruth taught herself to write with her left hand. A $1000 surgery, along with physiotherapy, can to help restore Ruth's mobility. It will not only enable her to write normally again, but to get dressed and bathe herself - two other basic functions she lost in the accident. Let's help Ruth get back to normal life!