At 15, Linda is a student from Cambodia who enjoys reading books, doing homework, and studying English. She lives with her parents, who are rice farmers, and her two sisters. Her older sister works as a grocery seller, while her younger sister is in Grade 7. On January 1, 2026, Linda accidentally fell in the bathroom and fractured the neck of her left femur. She underwent surgery to fix the fracture with screws. Unfortunately, the bone did not heal properly, leaving her with a nonunion fracture. Since the accident, Linda has continued to experience pain in her left hip, especially when walking or moving her leg. She relies on crutches for support, and the pain has prevented her from attending school. As a result, her education has been interrupted, and she has missed out on many of the activities she used to enjoy. Linda's family heard about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, and sought treatment. Following an assessment, the medical team recommended a left total hip replacement, which Linda is scheduled to undergo on November 4th. She needs $1,500 to help cover the cost of her surgery and post-operative care. The operation aims to relieve her hip pain and improve her mobility, giving her hope of walking more comfortably and returning to school. Linda's mother said, “I’m happy that my daughter has received the surgery she needed. I hope she will recover well, walk without pain, and return to school. I want her to enjoy her life like other children and continue her education.”

Hafisoh is a 29-year-old mother of two and a factory worker from Cambodia. She is married and lives with her family in Kratie Province. Her husband works in a garment factory, and together they have two children. Their eldest child is in Grade 2, and their youngest attends kindergarten. Because both parents work, the children stay with their grandmother during the day. In her free time, she enjoys caring for her children and doing household chores. On the 21st of March 2026, Hafisoh was involved in a traffic accident that caused a closed fracture of the right distal humerus (right elbow area). Initially, she sought treatment from a traditional Khmer healer and was treated with a bamboo sling, but her condition did not improve. The injury has caused severe pain and deformity in her right elbow, and she is now unable to move her arm properly. This has made it difficult for her to perform daily activities, care for her children, and continue working at the factory. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 11th, Hafisoh will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will stabilize the fracture, relieve pain, and restore movement in her arm. This treatment will help her regain function so she can return to work, care for her family, and resume her normal daily activities. She can contribute $37.50, but needs help raising $563 more to cover the cost of her procedure and care. Hafisoh said, “After the surgery, I hope that I will recover fully, regain movement in my arm, and be able to return to my daily activities and care for my family without pain.”

Fernanda is a five-year-old girl who lives in Bolivia with her parents and younger sister. Her mother and father are citrus farmers. When she was around three years old, Fernanda’s parents began to worry that she was sick more often than other children. Her mother took her to a health center, and doctors discovered that Fernanda had a heart murmur, signified by extra sounds in her heartbeat. They were not able to detect any underlying condition causing the murmur, and Fernanda’s family was left with uncertainty. About two years later, Fernanda was diagnosed with a heart condition called discrete subaortic stenosis. Tissue forms just below the aortic valve, narrowing the passage through which blood can flow and putting strain on the heart. This leaves her weak and short of breath and can lead to heart failure. On October 7th, Fernanda will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will remove the blockage so that blood can flow normally through her heart and body. Fernanda's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to help cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Fernanda's mother shared, “I’m so glad I found this hospital. The cardiologists are so kind, and they gave me peace. We traveled 11 hours by bus to be here, and I’m so grateful that my daughter will have her surgery soon.”

Alexis is a 16-month-old baby from Bolivia. He lives in a children’s home that houses 30 children. His mother left him there because she had him at a very young age and was unable to care for him. Alexis’s condition was discovered when he was unable to gain weight. He has a cardiac condition called a pulmonary artery sling. This is a rare cardiac condition where the left pulmonary artery branches off of the right pulmonary artery instead of the main pulmonary artery, interfering with normal blood circulation and causing respiratory difficulty. Alexis and workers from the children’s home traveled to our medical partner’s care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. His surgery will take place on October 14th. During surgery, doctors will detach the left pulmonary artery and reattach it at the anatomically normal position. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to help cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. One of Alexis’s caregivers shared, “We are glad to be here. Alexis is such a sweet boy, so playful. Even though he has several health issues, he keeps fighting.”

Emmanuel is a 45-year-old hardworking father from Philippines. He previously worked as driver to support his family, but is currently unemployed, which is challenging while raising two school-going children. His wife is also unemployed, and with no steady income, the family often skip meals and mainly depend on partial repayments of debts from relatives, and occasionally borrow money from the children's uncle. Six years ago, Emmanuel began to experience troubling symptoms, including intense chest pains that radiate to his back, which prevented him from sitting or lying down. He made repeated attempts to seek treatment in public hospitals, but these were unsuccessful due to overcrowding. Emmanuel is growing increasingly worried about not being able to provide for his family, yet he remains hopeful that the surgery could alleviate his painful symptoms and reduce the financial strain on his family. Emmanuel has been diagnosed with cholelithiasis, which are hardened pieces of bile that form in the gallbladder. Doctors have advised him to undergo a cholecystectomy, which the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at a risk of future health complications. Emmanuel is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on April 11th, through our partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP). 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 Emmanuel's surgery and care. Emmanuel says: "Despite our current struggles, I remain optimistic about our future. Once I receive treatment for my condition, I'll return to work so I can provide for my family again. My wife and children keep me strong."

Tasmiya is a bright, curious five-year-old girl from India. Tasmiya's father works in the carpet industry; her mother is a homemaker. Her favourite fruit is mango, and like any child her age, she wants to run, play, and go to school with her friends. She is the second of four daughters, and her father describes her as a girl who loves to study. Her face lit up whenever school was mentioned, but her injury made it difficult for her to continue her education. About a year ago, Tasmiya was playing with a friend when she accidentally fell into hot water, causing severe scald burns. The burns covered a large area of her chest, affecting both sides, including tissue near her breasts and chest wall, as well as her right thigh. As the burns healed, they left thick, raised scarring across her chest and thigh, and most disabling of all, a scar contracture at her right elbow that has pulled the joint out of its normal position. The contracture in the right elbow has left her unable to fully extend or use her arm normally. Simple daily tasks like writing, dressing, and carrying a school bag are difficult for her right now. Tasmiya has not been able to go to school or continue her education, something her father says weighs on her, since she loves learning. As she grows, the scarring on her chest also carries the risk of restricting normal development if left untreated. Tasmiya's family learned about our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center, and sought treatment. On September 2nd, specialty surgeons will perform a burn contracture release surgery. This will release the contracture and help restore use of her arm, allowing her to write and carry a school bag, dress herself, and do everyday things other five-year-olds do without a second thought. Now, she needs help to fund this $1,442 procedure. Tasmiya's father shared, "I am happy that she will have her surgery done, and I am confident because my neighbour, who had severe contractures, was treated here and is fully healed. I have full faith in Tasmiya's recovery."

Naing is a 12-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his parents and elder brother in a refugee camp in Thailand. He and his brother are students, and his mother is a homemaker. His father works as an agricultural day laborer outside of the camp. Since January 2020, Naing has had an inguinal hernia. Currently, Naing experiences pain, discomfort, and swelling. Sometimes, he has to skip school due to the severe pain. Fortunately, on September 2nd, Naing will undergo hernia repair surgery at Mae Sot General Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Naing's hernia repair surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on September 2nd and, once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Naing's father said, “Our family faces financial problems, and we struggle to afford my children’s school fees and household expenses, as I am the only financial contributor in my house. Now I am very glad that my son gets support for his treatment with the help of BCMF and the donors. I wish you all the best, and may God bless you all.”

Elvin is a 38-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband, two daughters and three sons in a refugee camp in Thailand. Her husband works as a community generator operator, while Elvin works as a seamstress. Her children are all school-going. Elvin and her husband's combined income is often just enough to cover their daily needs. They receive free basic health care in the refugee camp from Malteser International (MI) Thailand. Elvin is currently expecting her sixth child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Elvin undergo a C-Section on September 4th. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Elvin needs your support. She says: “My plan and wish are to provide a better future for my children. I want them to have a good life, and the opportunity to live in a better place."

La Min is a 12-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his parents and three brothers in Myawaddy, Karen State, Burma. His father is a day laborer, and his mother takes in laundry. He and his two older brothers are students, but his younger brother is too young to go to school yet. The family’s monthly income is not enough to cover the family’s daily expenses, so they often borrow money from a neighbor to get by. Since 2023, La Min has been experiencing swollen tonsils which make it difficult for him to breathe. He coughs and snores at night and has difficulty sleeping, so he sometimes has to sleep sitting upright. Because of his difficulty breathing, he gets tired easily, so his parents sometimes do not allow him to play football or cane ball with his friends. La Min was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a tonsillectomy for La Min, which is scheduled to take place on March 17th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving La Min of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. La Min said, “I look forward to eating anything I can again. Right now, my mother just cooks plain food, so I want to eat something delicious again.”

Ruth is 36 years old and a single mother of three from Malawi. She also has one grandchild from her firstborn. Ruth has experienced multiple family losses. Both of her parents and her two siblings are deceased. The only surviving relative is her uncle, who is physically disabled and fully dependent on her for care and support. She earns a living by selling tomatoes. In 2003, Ruth began to experience troubling symptoms, including a small swelling on the right side of her neck. Over time, the swelling grew bigger and began to affect her health. She developed symptoms including loss of voice, neck pain, headaches, and frequent coughing. After 15 years, she finally sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck and produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Ruth receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on May 2nd at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,015, and she and her family need help raising money. Ruth shared, "My only hope is you; I tried all that I could, but failed. I am looking forward to your support."