Peter is a playful and active two-year-old boy. He's an only child and is excited to begin school next year. When the pandemic struck, his father unfortunately lost his job. He's now begun working as a farmer and sells produce to support their family. Peter was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Peter will have an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Peter receive treatment. On September 21st, he will undergo corrective surgery at AMH's care center. Now, AMH is requesting $646 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Peter’s father shared, "the past few months haven’t been easy for me as a father knowing what could happen if Peter is untreated. I would like to take him to school when he is healthy."

Meshack is a young baby and the third born in a family of three children. His mother sells groceries in a local market and his father is a mechanic. His parents work hard to earn a humble income, just enough to provide for the family. Meshack was born a healthy and happy baby. However, a few days later, his mother noticed that he was not passing urine properly. His parents took him to a nearby hospital for examination where he was diagnosed with hypospadias, a congenital abnormality that causes urinary dysfunction. Without treatment, he will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of infertility. The doctor referred Meshack to visit BethanyKids Hospital once he turned 7 months old. Once they visited the hospital, he was scheduled to undergo a hypospadias repair surgery. Fortunately, Meshack is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on August 19th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $847 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Meshack’s mother shared, “It is hard for us to even think of raising any money as we cannot afford it, please help us. Thank you for your support.”

Vuth is a 71-year-old mint farmer. He's married and lives with his wife who is also a mint farmer. They have two daughters, three sons, and many grandchildren. Because he is elderly and has poor vision, he doesn't go to the field to plant mint anymore. When he is at home, he likes to listen to the news on the radio. Four years ago, Vuth developed a cataract in his right eye causing him sensitivity to light, blurry vision, and occasional pain. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Vuth learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 15th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Vuth shared, "I hope I can see clearly again after surgery. I want to help my wife plant mint for sale to support our living."