Lonah is 33 years old and a mother of seven children from Kenya. She and her siblings did not finish schooling after their father passed away, leaving their mother struggling to support the family. She comes from a very hot region where farming is difficult, except for a few pawpaw trees she tends. To supplement the family income, she does casual domestic work. Lonah slipped and sustained an injury on her upper left arm. She thought it was just a simple wound and waited for it to heal. However, the wound was infected, causing her pain. Lonah developed necrotizing fasciitis and needed to undergo a procedure to clean the wound. She was referred to our medical partner, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, where they cleaned and treated her wound. She still needs a contracture release and skin graft for her wound to heal completely. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Lonah receive treatment. On December 10th, surgeons at their care center will perform a contracture release surgery to help her regain the use of her arm and return to caring for her family. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,239 procedure. Lona says, "I had given up and wanted to go home to continue with wound care, but God provides in miraculous ways. Imagine being away from home for three weeks, and my children are really suffering. Please help me so that I can go home a happy mother. I look forward to complete healing so that I can use my hands to work as usual."

Benjamin is a seven-month-old baby boy from Bolivia. He is his parents' first child. His mom is studying to become a speech therapist, and his dad works in a call center. Benjamin was born with a heart condition called coarctation of the aorta. His aorta has a passage that is much narrower than normal, causing blood to back up and placing strain on his heart. On November 25th, he will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will surgically repair the affected section of the aorta so that it is a more normal size. Benjamin'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. Benjamin's mother shared, "I'm grateful that the children's hospital has these kinds of surgeries so that the doctors can help him here."

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.

Selam is an active and cheerful little girl from Ethiopia. She shares a very close bond with her mother. As the first child in the family, her birth was a source of great joy, especially for her mother, who had always longed for a baby girl. Selam’s mother works tirelessly as a daily laborer, baking injera, washing clothes, and taking on any job she can find to provide for the household. Sadly, when Selam was only one year old, her father went missing due to the conflict in their area. To this day, the family does not know his whereabouts. Before his disappearance, he, too, worked as a daily laborer, supporting and feeding his family. Selam was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital abnormality that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. She needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction. Selam is scheduled to undergo surgery to correct her condition on September 25th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Selam's procedure and care. After her recovery, Selam will be able to grow up more comfortably without further risk of developing health complications. Selam’s mother expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, saying, "I feel fortunate and hopeful that her daughter will grow up like other children. She added that she is committed to doing her very best to ensure a brighter and better future for her child."

Kyla is a 23-year-old woman from the Philippines. She stopped working due to her health, but was able to secure a part-time job as an encoder. One year ago, Kyla began to experience troubling symptoms, including weakness in her body and pain in her abdomen that radiates to her back. Kyla was diagnosed with gallstones and needs 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. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Kyla is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on August 15th. 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 Kyla's surgery and care. Kyla shared, "I am very much thankful to organizations that support me in this difficult time of my life."

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!"

Pan is an 8-year-old from Burma who currently lives in Thailand with her mother, grandmother, sister, and cousin. She is in the second grade and enjoys playing with her little sister and cousin. Pan's mother sells vegetables and does housework, her grandmother is retired, and her younger sister and cousin are also in school. Pan's aunt, who works at a restaurant in Bangkok, sends the family some financial support to help cover their living expenses. For basic health care, the family usually visits the local clinic, which offers free basic health services and eliminates language barriers. Since September 2024, Pan has had a bilateral inguinal hernia that causes her to experience itchiness and swelling in her abdomen. Fortunately, on June 25th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Pan's hernia repair surgery. Once completed, this surgery will allow her to live more comfortably. Pan's mother said, "I am worried about my daughter, but I cannot afford my daughter's surgery cost, and I cannot do anything. Thank you so much to you [HFA-BCMF] and the donors. I want to see my daughter grow up healthy and happy so she can be a doctor in the future."

Eh is a 17-month-old baby girl from Burma who lives with her parents and grandmother in Karen State. Her father is a farmer, and her mother and grandmother are homemakers. Their monthly income is enough to cover their daily expenses and basic health care, but it is not enough for major health problems. When Eh was three months old, her parents noticed that her left eye looked inwards and that her neck was tilted towards the right side of her neck. At that time, Eh’s parents did not take her to the hospital because they thought this was not serious and would resolve on its own. When it did not and Eh’s left eye continued to look inwards, her parents took her to a local hospital where doctors performed an X-ray and a computerised tomography (CT) scan of her brain. Eh was diagnosed with a brain cyst and told Eh’s parents that there was not enough equipment to perform the necessary surgery at the local hospital. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, can help. On May 23rd, surgeons will remove the cyst. Eh needs your help to raise $1,500 to fund her procedure that will help prevent other health complications in the future. Eh’s mother said, “I think my daughter’s vision is not clear because she sometimes hits the wall when she is walking or running in the house, and I am not sure if it is due to her condition. I hope that she is doing well and can see properly after her surgery.”

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."

Bromnic is a 16-year-old from Kenya and the second born in a family of three. Sadly, he lost both of his parents when his father passed away after a long illness, and his mother passed away after giving birth to his youngest sister. Bromnic and his siblings were taken in by their uncle, who had six children of his own. Bromnic has a misalignment of both feet. The condition began when he was eight, and his uncle noticed he was walking differently. At first, only one leg was affected. Hoping it would improve, his uncle massaged it and applied oil, but the problem worsened. Soon, both of Bromnic's legs started bending inward. Later, his family learned that this condition is called knock knees deformity. As time passed, walking became painful and difficult for Bromnic, and he could no longer go to school due to the pain. Fortunately, his family heard about a CURE Hospital mobile clinic that was coming nearby and decided to visit the clinic in hopes of finding help. The doctors examined Bromnic and explained that he could get corrective surgery to straighten his legs. He is now scheduled for surgery that will allow him to walk, run, and even play football, which has filled Bromnic with hope for the future. On March 26th, Bromnic will undergo surgery to correct this condition and improve his quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,224 to cover the cost of Bromnic's procedure and care. Bromnic said, "I am hopeful that I will get well and continue to walk, run, and play football like my friends. Thanks to CURE hospital and the donor for providing support towards my treatment."

Emily is 45 years old and mother of one from Malawi. She sells second-hand clothes, while her husband is a secondary school teacher. She likes singing and enjoys eating chips and chicken. Since 2022, Emily has been experiencing heavy bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain. She is unable to work and perform her daily duties because of her symptoms. Emily was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and needs a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), the removal of the uterus, including the cervix. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Emily undergo surgery on February 25th. Emily needs help to raise $1,363 to fund her procedure and care. After surgery, Emily is looking forward to working again. Emily said, "I just want to get better, resume my business, and support my loving husband and child."

Lakeyi is a mother of five who lives in Malawi with her husband and children. She used to practice farming with her husband, but she is currently unable to do so as a result of her illness. For the past year, Lakeyi has been experiencing abdominal pains associated with heavy bleeding and a hard lump on the right side of her abdomen. She visited different hospitals, but her condition did not improve. She grew increasingly weaker and has been unable to perform her daily routine tasks. In November 2024 she was treated for anemia and decided to seek treatment for her other symptoms. At our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, Lakeyi was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. She was told that she needed surgery or else the fibroids would continue to grow, both in size and number, worsening Lakeyi's symptoms. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Lakeyi's surgery, which is scheduled to take place on January 25th. Once she has recovered, Lakeyi will be able to resume her daily activities, free of pain. “I am very tired of my symptoms. I have hope that surgery will help me to heal,” said Lakeyi with hope.