Annah is a rural farmer from Uganda who came to a surgical camp organized by Nyakibale Hospital with a palpable chest mass that had been present for over two years. The swelling causes Annah persistent pain and severe backaches. Doctors diagnosed her with a lateral chest wall lipoma and an excision is recommended. Previously, she feared to go to the hospital due to the huge medical bill expected. With successful surgery, she will be able to lead a normal life. Annah is a 56-year-old mother of 4 children. Together with her husband, they tend to their small farm for subsistence farming, planting potatoes, beans and maize. His husband tends to a banana plantation to meet their daily needs. On April 25th, surgeons will remove her mass. Now, Annah needs help to raise $187 to fund this procedure. Annah says, “I hope I will be alive again after my surgery to go back to farming to provide to my family.”

Chouma is an intelligent and driven 34-year-old woman from Haiti. She was studying to be an engineer but stopped attending university when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Chouma has difficulty doing daily tasks and no longer participates in activities she enjoys because of the pain in her chest and arm. She feels embarrassed by her illness and hasn't shared her diagnosis with many people. Chouma remains hopeful and looks forward to the future. She plans to get married, begin a family and resume her studies. Additionally, Chouma wants to start a support group for other women with breast cancer. With your help and support Chouma will receive several treatments for her cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy and hormone therapy. These treatments cost $1,500. Let's give Chouma the chance to lead the life she dreams of and help other women with cancer.