John is an eight-year-old boy with a bright future ahead of him. After losing his parents, John and his sister were placed in an orphanage. It was in the orphanage that his current caregiver, Maureen, noticed that John's knees were growing inward. John has a condition commonly called "knock knees." John's legs cause him pain and limping, but a simple surgery will straighten his legs and relieve his pain. With his right knee surgery already completed, John is half way on his journey towards straight legs. Now he needs treatment of his left knee. The surgery will cost $1,000 and it will be his last step in the journey towards a disability free life!

At just one month old, Angel is fighting for her life. She was born with hydrocephalus, a condition in which spinal fluid builds up in the skull and puts potentially fatal pressure on the brain. She needs a $1,750 surgery to give her a chance at a healthy future. Angel's mother is doing her best to care for her four children, but she is at a loss for how to handle this situation. Angel is unable to close her eyes properly or hold her head up on her own. The team at our medical partner in Zambia writes, "Angel's life will be saved with this procedure. She'll have the chance to develop normally, and as her head decreases in size, she'll be able to become more and more independent, holding her head up on her own and eventually being able to stand and walk."

Ventura needs to be fitted with two prosthetic devices. Several years ago, Ventura was in a severe electrical accident that resulted in the loss of his arms. Since his residual limbs are small, Ventura has had a hard time finding a prosthetic that will fit. It will cost $1,490 to fit and manufacture new arms for Ventura, which will greatly improve his independence and the functionality arms. Ventura, 39, is an amazingly positive man. He is all smiles and enthusiasm as he grasps the doctor’s hands with his two residual limbs in a firm and warm greeting. He is excited for the opportunity to be fitted for his first prosthetic device and is thankful for the funding provided by Watsi.