George is a 10-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the second-born in a family of four children and lives with both of his parents, who work tirelessly to raise their family with love and stability. George is a cheerful and active child, loved by his siblings and admired in his neighborhood for his courage and independence. George was born with unilateral clubfoot, a condition that caused his foot to twist inward. When he was much younger, his parents managed to seek treatment for him twice, but because of financial struggles, they were unable to continue the casting sessions. Now at 10 years old, George has lived his life adjusting to an abnormal gait. While he is still able to walk independently, he often grows tired quickly and struggles to keep up with his friends when playing or walking long distances to school. Yet, despite his physical challenges, he remains remarkably positive. He enjoys exploring, playing with friends, and helping at home, doing everything with a strength that defies his condition. Fortunately, George's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on November 27th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,119 to fund George's clubfoot repair. George said, "I want to walk properly like my friends and enjoy playing without feeling any pain."

Sokha is a 25-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He lives in Kandal province with his wife and one-year-old son. Sokha worked at a construction site before his accident, and his wife works in a garment factory to support the family. In his free time, he enjoys watching the news, and spending time with his son. Six months ago, Sokha was in a traffic accident that caused a left upper brachial plexus injury. 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 left arm and sometimes experiences pain, which affects his ability to work and care for his child. Sokha 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 October 16th, with the help of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his arm again. Sokha can contribute $37.50, but needs help to raise $700 to fund his procedure and care. Sokha said: "After the surgery I want to return to my work to support my family and be able to look after my son more easily."

Rayan is a two-year-old boy from Haiti. Both his parents work for a community development non-profit, and Rayan spends his days playing with toys and helping care for the family’s animals. Rayan was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart condition that includes a hole between the two lower chambers of his heart and a muscular blockage of one of his valves. These prevent his body from getting enough oxygen, which leaves him weak and short of breath. On December 8th, Rayan will travel to the United States to undergo cardiac surgery. During the procedure, doctors will sew a patch over the hole in his heart and remove the muscular blockage from the valve so that his blood can flow normally. Another organization has already contributed funding toward the cost of surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance (ICA), is requesting $1,500 to cover pre-surgery expenses, including laboratory tests, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. This support will also help secure travel documents for Rayan’s family and cover travel costs for ICA social workers who will accompany them. “I have been praying for this surgery ever since my son was a small baby. Our family is grateful we will finally have the chance!” Rayan’s mother shares.

Hla is a 35-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her two children in Tak Province, Thailand. She is originally from Bago Division, Burma, but she moved to Thailand in 2022 because the Burmese military was collecting money from people in her village, and she and her husband could no longer afford to pay. She was previously an agricultural day laborer, but has not been able to work since early July 2025 due to her medical issues. Her husband is also an agricultural day laborer who lives separately from her, as he works for a different employer. He provides about 2,500 Thai Baht per month for Hla, which is enough to cover her basic household expenses. In early July 2025, Hla noticed heavy vaginal bleeding. She tried to continue working, but that made the symptoms worse. On August 14th, she went to Mae Tao Clinic (MTC), where she had an ultrasound and the doctor told her she had an unidentified mass in her uterus. Currently, Hla continues to have heavy vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain, and it is particularly uncomfortable for her to walk due to the bleeding. Hla sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. She is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on August 27th. She is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Hla is worried because she can no longer work or look after her children. “My sister is looking after my children, But I am still worried about my family’s income and about feeding my children, who are still in school.” After her surgery, she looks forward to getting her children back and being able to work again.

Saw is a baby boy from Burma who lives with his parents and older brother in Karen State. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a farmer. Saw has suffered from recurring urinary tract infection (UTI) since he was five months old. In January 2025, Saw visited our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, where doctors discovered a mass. Saw experiences recurring fevers, yellowish-red urine, and reduced urination. He also cries more frequently, indicating discomfort and distress. Saw's family sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children's Medical Fund. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on April 2nd and needs $1,500 to cover his procedure and care costs. Saw’s mother stated, “Without donor funding and help from you, we cannot cover the expenses. I am incredibly grateful for the assistance our family has received, as this has alleviated some of our stress and given us hope for Saw’s recovery.”

Adija is a 74-year-old woman from Malawi who is married and has two children. She grows rice on a small scale and is mainly supported by her granddaughter. Ten years ago, Adija began to experience troubling symptoms, including a swelling on her neck. Though small, she still reported to the hospital for support, but they incorrectly treated the condition as tonsilitis, and the swelling kept on growing bigger. Not tiring in her journey to get help, Adija returned to the hospital three years later after noticing that swallowing was becoming tough. She was then diagnosed with a goiter and referred to the national hospital for proper management. For the past seven years, she has been visiting the hospital for surgery to no avail. At the beginning of this year, Adija's condition became worse -- she could not breathe well, could not walk long distances, had frequent coughs, and sometimes could choke while sleeping, altogether making it challenging for her to live peacefully and eat comfortably. Fortunately, when she was taken to the hospital in May due to her condition, she was referred to our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope, for urgent attention. There, the doctors performed tests, and she was diagnosed with a colloid goiter, an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of the neck and produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions. Adija needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Adija receive treatment. On June 24th, she is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy at Partners in Hope, during which surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. She contributed a co-pay toward her care and needs help raising $1,015 to fund her treatment. Adija said, "If only I can be assisted, I will be very happy again. As an old woman, I wish to live a happy life in my last days of life."

Eydan is a five-year-old boy from Bolivia. He lives in the southern part of Bolivia with his dad, who paints houses for a living, and his mom, who is a food vendor. Eydan loves to eat and play with toy cars. Eydan has a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect, where a hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through his lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving him weak and short of breath. Eydan also has Down syndrome. On May 28th, Eydan will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, doctors will sew a patch over the hole so blood can no longer leak through it. Eydan'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. Eydan's father says, "We leave everything in God's hands, we trust in God and the doctors!"

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."

Yusuph is a one-year-old from Tanzania. He has been facing mobility challenges since birth. His left leg is twisted inward, making it difficult for him to stand and walk without support. He often holds onto objects to stabilize himself and has difficulty moving independently like other toddlers his age. Yusuph has clubfoot on his left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, as the tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Yusuph's family was able to travel to visit our medical partner's care center for help. On March 25th, he will undergo clubfoot repair treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,119 to fund Yusuph's surgery. After treatment, he will be able to walk well and wear shoes. Yusuph's father said: "We have been looking for the right treatment, but it has been hard on us because we lack the financial means to support it. We are grateful he might have a chance to get the right treatment and have a normal leg."

Deisy is a little girl from Bolivia. She lives with her mother and her older brother. Her father is a driver who is mostly away traveling between cities. Deisy loves to play, but she gets tired very easily. Deisy has a cardiac condition called Patent Ductus Arteriosus. A hole exists between two major blood vessels near her heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. On February 25th, she will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will close the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Deisy'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. Deisy's mother shared, "Deisy is such a sweet and caring little girl. I was so scared of the surgery, but I know it is the best thing for her, so she can have a healthy life."

Prince is a two-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the second and youngest child in his family and comes from Mochongoi village, a remote area in Baringo County. His mother is a housewife, while his father works as a farmer. Prince was born with clubfoot on the right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Shortly after he was born, Prince started clubfoot treatment. This involved putting his foot in a cast every week for three months to try and improve its position. Unfortunately, his condition didn’t improve and Prince was referred to our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital for specialized treatment. Fortunately, Prince is scheduled for clubfoot surgery on January 28th and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund this procedure. After treatment, he will be able to stand firmly on the ground, walk confidently, and eventually go to school. Prince's mother shared, "I believe my son will improve and join school like other children. Many thanks to the donors for their support of my son. God bless them."

Ramon is a 68-year-old man from the Philippines. He worked as a fire aid at the city's fire station before his retirement three years ago. He and his wife have four children. Ramon gets a monthly social pension which they use for utilities. His wife also has a small store at home to help with their daily expenses. Five months ago, Ramon began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe abdominal pain that affected his daily and physical activities. Ramon was diagnosed with gallstones and has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his 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), Ramon is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on December 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 Ramon's surgery and care. Ramon says, "I am grateful for this opportunity to get free surgery. Because of you, my wife, children, and siblings can all stop worrying about the expenses of my operation. This is the most beautiful Christmas gift I have ever received so thank you very much."