Andjul was born with a cardiac condition called Tetralogy of Fallot, which involves several related defects including a hole between two chambers of the heart, and a muscular blockage of one of the valves leading to his lungs. As a result of this condition, oxygen cannot adequately flow through his body, leaving him sickly and weak. Andjul lives in a town called Arcahaie in central Haiti with his mother, father, and grandparents; he is their first child. His parents are both currently seeking employment. He is a friendly child who likes helping his mother at home and listening to music. $1,500 in Watsi funding, and an additional $10,000 subsidy from Have a Heart Cayman Islands, will fund the life-saving heart surgery that Andjul needs to grow up healthy. "We were very excited to get the news that Andjul could travel to have surgery," his mother shared. "We are praying that all will go well."

Carmelle lives in Cap Haitien, a city in northern Haiti, with her mother, father, and younger sister. She attends school, and likes helping her mother with chores around the house. Carmelle was born with a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect, in which a hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through her lungs to get oxygen, leaving her sickly and weak. Carmelle also has Down syndrome. $1,500 in Watsi funding, and an additional $10,000 subsidy from Have a Heart Cayman Islands will fund the life-saving heart surgery that Carmelle needs to grow up healthy. "We are excited for Carmelle to be able to have surgery so she can be stronger and healthier," her mother shared.

Meet Tith, an 80-year-old man from Cambodia. Tith is a father of five and grandfather of 15 who enjoys listening to praying monks. Tith has a cataract in his right eye, which makes it difficult for him to see things clearly or go places alone. In order to restore his vision, Tith requires surgery to remove the cataract. The surgery costs $150, and it will also help to prevent future blindness. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, tells us, “After surgery, Tith wants to go back home and plant bananas and mangoes, and spend more time with his grandchildren.”