Mary Ann is a mother of two from Philippines. Her husband is a taxi driver and and occasionally takes on construction work during holidays or when work is unavailable. Maryann stopped working after giving birth to her youngest child; she previously worked as an online seller. At present, Maryann spends her time caring for her children and using her mobile phone for leisure. In 2023, Mary Ann felt a lump in her breast and underwent an ultrasound examination. The result was reviewed by a physician who informed her that the mass was benign and advised her to return for a follow-up consultation. However, she did not return for follow-up as she felt reassured by the initial findings. In 2024, Mary Ann consulted with another physician, who recommended surgical intervention. Upon learning the cost of the procedure, she decided not to proceed due to financial constraints. She opted to take herbal medication for one month, thinking that the condition would resolve on its own. However, she developed an infection from a wound in her breast, and had to seek treatment. Mary Ann was diagnosed with breast cancer. Without treatment, the cancer may spread to other organs. In August 2025, she started chemotherapy and was advised to undergo a mastectomy, surgery to remove breast tissue. This treatment aims to rid her body of breast cancer and to prevent the cancer from metastasizing. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Mary Ann receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a mastectomy on December 19th at Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising $990 to cover the remaining cost. After treatment, Mary Ann will hopefully return to a cancer-free life. Mary Ann shared, "Thank you to everyone who is helping us in these difficult times. Any assistance that you give brings relief to me and my family."

Leticia is 60 years old and a mother of three from the Philippines. Her husband is a tricycle driver. Leticia stays home to care for her grandchildren. Nine months ago, Leticia began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe stomach pain. She has been diagnosed with gallstones and has been advised 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 other health complications. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Leticia receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on December 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 Leticia's surgery and care. Leticia shared, "Thank you so much to all of you who are helping us. I hope you get to help more people who are in need of your help. Once again, thank you so much!"

Edna is 47 years old and a mother of one from the Philippines. She works as a cashier, while her husband is an on-call construction worker. Edna was diagnosed with a myoma, a non-cancerous growth in the uterus that causes heavy periods, pelvic pain, and discomfort. She needs a hysterectomy, a procedure where surgeons will remove her uterus. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. Edna will undergo surgery on November 19th. A portion of the cost of her procedure will be supported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, but she still needs help to raise $1,205 to fund her procedure and care. Edna shared, "Thank you so much to all the sponsors. This is a big help for me and my family."

Janaika is a 33-year-old woman from the Philippines. Her partner is a motorcycle delivery driver. When opportunities arise, he also takes on construction jobs to supplement his income. Five years ago, Janaika was diagnosed with mixed hemorrhoids. She continues to experience discomfort, pain, and bleeding. She finds it difficult to move in and out of bed. Janaika needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Janaika receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on November 8th. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is covering a portion of the cost of her treatment, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,257 to cover Janaika's procedure and care. Janaika says, "I am very grateful because you are giving others like me a chance to have surgery who cannot afford it due to the high cost. Thank you for being a bridge that allows us to create a better future —one that will allow me to work again and improve myself."

Helen is a 63-year-old woman from the Philippines. She lives with her daughter and grandchildren. Helen noticed a small lump on the left side of her face. At first, she didn’t think much of it because it wasn’t painful, and it didn’t really bother her. She hoped it would go away on its own. However, over time, the lump gradually grew larger and became more noticeable. She began to worry, especially since it was close to her ear and jaw, and it was affecting her appearance and overall well-being. Her family is worried that it could cause other problems in the future. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. On November 8th, Helen will undergo mass removal surgery. Now, she needs help to raise $1,500 to fund her procedure and care. Helen says, "This help brought me a sense of relief and renewed hope for me and my family. Thank you so much to everyone who strengthened my determination to undergo the procedure and showed their love and support for me."

Roberto is a 55-year-old fisherman from the Philippines. Roberto lives with his wife in their own home in Kawit, Cavite. Both are working to support the family’s daily needs and their only child's college expenses. Roberto’s family depends on fishing for their livelihood, but his illness has made it difficult for him to work at sea. One year ago, Roberto was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia. Initially, he experienced frequent stomachaches that gradually intensified. Sometimes, he could not fish at all because of the pain and discomfort on his left side. Fortunately, on November 7th, Roberto will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is supporting a portion of the cost of Roberto's treatment. Our medical partner is raising the remaining $1,038 to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Roberto says, "I am thankful for the chance to be included in the charity. I would no longer have to think about how I will afford the operation. With this assistance, I am now more positive that I will get back to work soon, and I can live my life free of pain ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌again."

Lee Ann is 28 years old and a single mother of three from the Philippines. She currently lives with her extended family, including an aunt and grandmother. Five years ago, Lee Ann began to experience troubling symptoms, including strong pain in her back, side, and stomach. The pain was intolerable, preventing her from working and carrying out daily tasks comfortably. Lee Ann has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Lee Ann is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on September 27th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, and WSFP is raising the remaining $423 to cover the cost of Lee Ann's surgery and care. Lee Ann shared, "I am very thankful for the possible free surgery and medical help I will receive from the foundation. This made me hopeful for the future, not just for me but for my family as well."

Axzelle is an 18-year-old student from the Philippines. His parents have been separated for a while, and his father and grandmother support him. His grandmother is a saleswoman, and his father is a company driver. Axzelle's medical condition has prevented him from continuing his studies and participating in sports, and he has also experienced bullying from peers. Axzelle is eager to undergo surgery so he can finish his studies and work to help support his family. Seven years ago, Axzelle began to experience troubling symptoms, including a noticeable growth in his neck. He was diagnosed with thyroid disease and needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Axzelle receive treatment. On August 15th, he will undergo a thyroidectomy, during which surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is supporting a portion of the cost of his treatment, and WSFP is raising the remaining $935 to cover the cost of Axzelle's procedure and care. Axzelle said, "This free operation will help my family lessen our financial burden. I am very thankful to everyone who has provided help to me and my family."

Maria is a mother of three from the Philippines. She was a licensed teacher, but now devotes her time to caring for her children at home. Her husband is a teacher and is the family’s main source of income. Her eldest child now lives separately, while the other two are still in school. Maria primarily cares for her youngest child, who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and is now undergoing therapy. She has been unemployed for the past six years, focusing on her child’s needs. Three months ago, Maria began to experience troubling symptoms, including difficulty with bowel movements, occasional bleeding, and frequent swelling.. She was diagnosed with mixed hemorrhoids. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Her illness has affected her ability to perform household chores due to frequent pain. At times, she struggles to sleep at night because of the discomfort. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Maria receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on August 8th. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,257 to cover the cost of Maria's procedure and care. Maria shared, "I express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who helps those who cannot afford medical procedures, like us. This gives me the determination to seek help from such organizations, knowing that there are many willing to extend assistance to those in need."

Mary is a 23-year-old woman from the Philippines. She currently resides with her aunt in Cavite, though her immediate family is based in Bataan, where both of her parents work as small-scale fishermen. Due to limited financial means, her family is only able to send her minimal support, sufficient for food but not for medical expenses. Mary spends most of her time at home assisting her aunt with daily household chores. Her uncle works as a Joyride driver, while her aunt runs a small sari-sari store, which supports their basic daily needs but does not generate enough income to cover unexpected medical costs, such as surgery. Two years ago, Mary began to experience troubling symptoms, including recurrent and intense abdominal pain. Initially, she assumed the discomfort was due to acidity. However, over time, the symptoms worsened including vomiting. To manage the pain, she started self-medicating with antacids. Despite temporary relief, the underlying condition persisted and gradually impacted her quality of life. Mary sought treatment at our medical partner's care center where she was diagnosed with cholelithiasis, the presence of gall stones in the gall bladder. Mary has been advised 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. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Mary receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on July 18th. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is covering a portion of the procedure's cost, and WSFP is requesting for an additional $1,031 to cover the cost of Mary's surgery and care. Mary says, "The support for my operation is a big help, not just for me in covering my medical expenses, but also for my family in lessening their financial burden. I am very much grateful to the supporters who help people like me needing assistance."

Gina is 42 years old and works as a sales staff from the Philippines. She, her partner, and their two children live with her parents. Her father is a tricycle driver, while her mother is a vendor. Alongside their earnings, the money that she earns from working as a sales staff is used to support her two children and her five siblings, who also live with them. Gina discovered that she has lumps in her breast. Bothered by this, she decided to get checked at a nearby hospital. The results prompted her to decide to undergo surgery. The operation placed a heavy burden on their financial situation. While the operation was deemed successful, unfortunately, one other mass was not removed. She was referred to our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, where doctors confirmed she has breast cancer. Without treatment, the cancer may spread to other organs. She needs a mastectomy, a surgery to remove breast tissue. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Gina receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a mastectomy on October 25th. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising $990 to cover the remaining cost. After treatment, Gina will hopefully return to a cancer-free life. Gina shared, "This is a huge help to us; we could never afford such an expense. May you continue to help so many people. Your support is a huge help to someone like me who lacks the financial means to cope with this kind of illness, especially since our family is struggling financially."

Perlita is 67 years old and a mother of four from the Philippines. She lives with one of her sons, a motorcycle taxi driver, and his family. In October 2025, Perlita began having difficulty sleeping and was experiencing pain in her body. Because the discomfort was constant, one of her children decided to bring her to a hospital for a check-up. Perlita has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Without treatment, the cancer may spread to other organs. A mastectomy, a surgery to remove breast tissue, has been suggested to rid her body of breast cancer and to prevent the cancer from metastasizing. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Perlita receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a mastectomy on December 6th at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising $990 to cover the remaining cost. After treatment, Perlita will hopefully return to a cancer-free life. Perlita shared, "This is a huge blessing for my family and me, and I am hopeful that I will recover soon."