Borey is 21 years old and a factory worker living in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who works in a garment factory, and their two-year-old son. In his free time, he looks after his son and plays volleyball with friends in the village. Five months ago, Borey was in a motor vehicle accident that caused paralysis of his right arm. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his right side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to lift his right arm and experiences stiffness in his fingers, which limits his ability to use his hand and perform daily activities. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. Borey traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On April 2nd, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he is expected to regain strength, improve flexibility in his fingers, and be able to use his right arm normally. He can contribute $100, but needs help raising $637 more to fund his procedure and care. Borey said, “I hope that after the surgery, I will be able to lift my right arm again, and the stiffness in my fingers will improve so that I can regain strength and use my hand normally.”

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."

Nipo is 50 years old and a hairstylist from the Philippines. Through his work, he is able to support his younger sisters. A year ago, Nipo began to experience troubling symptoms, including persistent abdominal pain. He has been diagnosed with gallstones and needs to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his 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), Nipo is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on February 21st. 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 Nipo's surgery and care. Nipo shared, "I know the surgery would take away my pain and that my sisters would no longer have to be anxious about my condition. Because of our financial struggles, this treatment would not have been possible. I want to live normally like before."

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!"

Samuel is a very cheerful boy from Colombia who loves animals, watching television, and playing with his friends. He dreams of growing up and working alongside his father, following in his footsteps as a welder. He lives in Frontino, Antioquia, with his family. For some time now, he has been suffering from severe tooth decay and is receiving dental treatment. About a year ago, he was evaluated for the first time by a pediatric dentist, who diagnosed multiple deep cavities. Since then, he has been under observation, but the disease has progressed, causing intense and persistent pain, inflammation, episodes of suppuration (presence of pus), and difficulty eating and sleeping. After a complex process, it was concluded that the treatment should be performed under general anesthesia, considering the number of teeth affected and his young. This step represents much more than pain relief: it is an opportunity to give him back his smile, his peace of mind, and the chance to fully enjoy his childhood. With proper treatment, Samuel will have relieved pain, prevent new infections, and regain his quality of life, improving his ability to eat, sleep, and develop normally. Samuel's mother shares with emotion, "Your work is truly admirable. Many children need this process, and thanks to your generous support, many of them will be able to receive the treatment they need. Samuel will be able to regain his smile and the quality of life that every child deserves. Seeing someone who does not know him personally get involved with such love is the purest reflection of human kindness. May God continue to bless you and guide your every step in this mission."

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!"

Samen is a 59-year-old woman from Kampong Thom province, Cambodia. She lives with her second child, a grocery seller. Her husband passed away six years ago. Her other children are married and live in nearby villages. In her free time, Samen enjoys listening to monks' sermons and planting vegetables around her home. For the past ten years, Samen has been suffering from left hip avascular necrosis, a condition in which the blood supply to the femoral head is disrupted, leading to bone damage. Over the years, she has undergone several surgeries, including a left hip replacement. Unfortunately, she continues to experience a chronic infection of the hip prosthesis, which causes persistent pain and increasing difficulty with sitting and walking for long periods. Over the past week, her condition has worsened, making daily activities even more challenging. After first seeking care locally, Samen learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, through friends in her village and traveled three hours to reach the hospital. On February 3rd, she will undergo an uncemented hip replacement surgery on her left hip. Samen can contribute $100 and needs support to cover the remaining $1,400 for her procedure and care. Samen said, “After the surgery, I hope that I will no longer have pain and be able to walk properly, so I can go to the pagoda by myself easily.”

San is a 50-year-old woman from Burma. She lives alone in a village in Tak Province, Thailand. Originally from Burma, she moved to Thailand in 2015 in search of better job opportunities. San works as an agricultural day laborer, earning around 2,400 THB per month, which is often not enough to cover her daily expenses. When she needs for basic health care, she visits Mae Tao Clinic (MTC). Lately, she has borrowed 3,000 THB with interest from friends to cover her recent medical costs. For over a year now, San has been experiencing abdomen distension. When she touched her lower right abdomen, she could feel a mass. San went to our medical partner for a review and was diagnosed with uterine myoma. She has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, San's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Fortunately, San is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on December 18th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, San will recover from her worrying symptoms, allowing her a healthier life. She said, “I feel very sad and worried about my surgery because I cannot afford to pay for it. Now that I have learned that the organisation (HFA-BCMF) and the donors will cover for my surgery, I feel very happy and relieved. I am thankful to all donors and to HFA-BCMF for saving my life. Without your support, I would not have been able to afford the treatment, and I might have lost my life. When I fully recover, I will return to my work."

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."

Htet is an 18-year-old boy from Burma. He is a student and lives with his mother who is a homemaker. His father is an agricultural day laborer in Karen State, Burma. Htet has a heart condition that requires replacement of two heart valves (aortic and mitral) and repair of the tricuspid valve. These valves control the blood flow between the chambers of the heart and are necessary to prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Htet is experiencing a rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing. He cannot walk long distances or he becomes fatigued. He has little appetite, and he is losing weight. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 for this complex surgery. The treatment is scheduled to take place at our medical partner's care center, Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital, on October 10th and, once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and have a more active and healthy life ahead. Htet said, “I am very thankful to all the donors and BCMF for covering my treatment. Without the help of BCMF, I might have died because we couldn't afford the cost of my treatment. When I recover fully, I want to find a job to support my family.”

Cristopher is a happy, curious 4-year-old from Colombia who enjoys learning in his preschool class. He also loves playing with his friends and discovering new things every day. When he grows up, Cristopher dreams of becoming a policeman to help people and protect his community. Cristopher has been living with a hernia that causes him weakness and pain and makes it difficult for him to do daily activities. Movements such as walking, running, or carrying objects can become uncomfortable. If left untreated, his condition could worsen, affecting his well-being and quality of life. Fortunately, on June 27th, Cristopher will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $786 to fund Cristopher's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably. Cristopher mother said, "To the person who will generously donate the resources for my son's surgery, I want to express my deepest gratitude. You cannot imagine the immense happiness I feel knowing that my little boy will be able to be better and healthy, continuing his path towards his dream of becoming a policeman. As a mother, I will always carry in my heart the noble gesture you have made, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and generosity. Knowing that my son will be operated on, thanks to you, gives me indescribable relief. May God bless you always and repay you with abundant blessings. Thank you very much!"

Myo is a 34-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, daughter, and son in Tak Province, Thailand. Myo used to work as a day labourer on construction sites while his wife is a homemaker. He had to stop his work for two months because of his health issues. He moved to Thailand in September 2023 to reunite with his family, who were already living there. In July 2023, Myo started to experience a swollen mass in a sensitive area of his body. The mass causes pain and discomfort. He took oral antibiotics and painkillers, which appeared to address his symptoms. In January 2025, the symptoms came back. He did not seek treatment due to financial constraints and the lack of legal documentation. As a result of his condition, he has been unable to work, further reducing the family’s income. Myo sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on August 20th, and needs help to raise $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Myo said, “Thank you so much to this organization and the donors for assisting with my treatment costs. I cannot express how grateful I am for your help. I hope you can continue this noble work for a very long time and support other patients in need, just like me. After the surgery and full recovery, I plan to resume my work for my family’s daily expenses.”