Soe is a 35-year-old Burmese man who lives in a refugee camp with his wife and four daughters. His family moved to the camp to access education for his daughters. In his free time, Soe enjoys tending to his small garden. In 2009, Soe began to feel tired all the time. He had difficulty breathing, eating, and sleeping. His stomach swelled, and he experienced unexplained dizziness. When he visited a clinic, he was given medication but received no explanation of his condition. Over the next few years, Soe managed his symptoms with medication. After undergoing ultrasounds and x-rays at a hospital, he was diagnosed with chronic heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and severe mitral valve stenosis. He was referred to our medical partner’s hospital. On December 13, he underwent a mitral valve replacement. Soe used to work as a day laborer, but his condition has prevented him from working. His wife supports the family by selling vegetables that they grow on their small plot of land. They also receive rations from the camp. Soe is requesting $1,500 to fund his healthcare. Let’s help support his family!

Say hi to Samuel, a 28-year-old man from Kenya! According to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), "Samuel is married and a father of a two-year-old beautiful girl. His wife stays at home taking care of their daughter while Samuel works as a welder. He is working very hard so that he can set up his own welding garage." Unfortunately, "Samuel was on a motorbike taxi when the driver lost control and threw him off,” continues AMHF. “Samuel suffered a broken right tibia and zygoma (cheekbone). He also suffered some flesh wounds and abrasions." Without proper treatment, Samuel will continue to deal with chronic pain that will prevent him from working and he is at risk of developing an infection. For $660, Samuel will receive surgery to repair his fractures, after which it is expected that he will no longer be in pain and can return to work.

Tu Tu is an 18-year-old girl living with her parents and brother in rural Burma. Our medical partner tells us, "Tutu has experienced cardiac symptoms since she was 9-years-old. These symptoms include heart palpitations, fatigue, pain in her chest and seizures.” Tu Tu has a condition known as tetralogy of fallot, a congenital heart defect. Her condition has kept her from doing many of the things she wants to do. Our partners tell us that Tu Tu’s heart condition has “made it difficult for her to attend school and study. She also finds it difficult to help her mother with her house chores and cannot contribute to the family farm… she wishes to be like the other teenagers in her village who can do things for themselves and help their families.” Her parents work on their rice farm for a living, but they simply do not make enough to cover the costs of Tu Tu’s treatment. For $1500, Tu Tu will get total correction surgical repair for her tetralogy of fallot. This treatment will greatly decrease the chest pain and fatigue Tu Tu now feels regularly. Due to her condition, Tu Tu had to drop out of school a few years ago. After treatment Tu Tu says she, "hopes to return to school so she can realize her dream of becoming a teacher.” Let’s come together and raise the money for Tu Tu to have this surgery and gain the freedom to do what she wants with her life!