Bright is a 32-year-old, single father of three from Uganda. He works as a laborer, making bricks and working in fields. Bright is most happy when he is with his kids, and when he is at peace with his neighbors. Two years ago, Bright started feeling pain in the upper abdomen after meals, and later developed swelling in the same area. Due to the pain, he is unable to lift heavy items, walk long distances, or eat enough food. He visited a hospital where he was diagnosed with a hernia. He was advised to have surgery, but he could not afford to pay for it. If left untreated, Bright will continue to experience pain and other potential complications. For $249, Bright is able to undergo hernia repair surgery. After surgery, he hopes to continue digging and making bricks to sell in order to take care of his children. “My children are my priority. How I wish I could take good care of them,” Bright shares.

Dina is a 25-year-old farmer with 6 brothers from Cambodia. He enjoys spending time at home reading books and watching TV. Dina fractured his left forearm while operating a rice harvester earlier this year. He could not afford to go to a hospital after the accident. He received treatment from a local traditional healer, but it has been ineffective. He is in pain, and can't use his left arm. For $411, surgeons at Children's Surgical Centre will perform an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) procedure to treat the fracture and allow Dina to use his arm again. Dina's mom shared: "I hope after surgery my son can have normal function of his arm again."