18-month-old Beianan is an only child, living with his single mother who works as a security guard in Phnom Penh. His mother shared that at home, Beianan enjoys eating porridge. Beianan was born with plagiocephaly, a condition that changes a baby's physical appearance by causing their face and head to grow unevenly. A flattened head can occur when the plates of the skull join together too early, a condition known as craniosynostosis. The condition has affected the shape of his head and caused some asymmetry, which worries his mother, as she fears that as he grows up, it may impact his confidence or development. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On November 28th, Beianan will undergo a right frontal advancement cranioplasty procedure, where the shape of his skull will be corrected to improve the symmetry of his head. Beianan's family is able to contribute $100 towards his treatment, and need your support to raise the remaining $626. This which will cover surgical care, recovery in the hospital, medications, and histology. Beianana's mother shares: "I hope that he will be able to grow into a happy, confident boy even when he starts school."

Sorng is a 24-year-old rubber farmer who lives in Prey Veng province with his wife and in-laws. Sorng collects sap from the rubber trees at a nearby rubber plantation, and both his parents and in-laws are rice farmers. In his free time, he enjoys singing and doing karaoke. In September 2022, he was running an errand for his mother-in-law when a truck crashed into his motorbike and caused a fracture in his left leg. He was treated at a nearby clinic and received medicine from a traditional healer in his village, but the fracture has not healed. It is difficult for him to walk, and he is in chronic pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 19, Sorng will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This procedure will allow him to walk easily again. He shared, "I hope I can start to walk on my own again and go back to work to support my family."

Hermon is a sweet 4-year-old boy who loves people and being with others. His name means God’s gift. He loves playing video games and loves to be with his father and uncle. Hermon is adorable and playful, and is always smiling. His mom is raising him from home after leaving her business when he was born. His dad is a storekeeper in a government shop. His income is low to support the needs of their family. Sometimes mom tries to work as a broker carrying her child on her back and her family tries to offer financial support for their living too. Hermon was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Hermon has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Hermon will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on November 16th. AMHF is requesting $754 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. His mom said “I hope he will get to attend school like any other child. I hope he will grow loving God and serving Him. ”