“It pains me to see my son suffer like this! I pray that he receives his treatment as soon as possible so that he can live a healthy life. I’ll appreciate any support towards his surgical care,” writes Lewis's mother. This little guy is Lewis, a seven-year-old boy living in Kenya as an only child to his single mother. He has a brain tumor, which causes severe headaches, a staggering gait, fatigue, and frequent vomiting. “He was unable to attend school consistently during the last term because of the severe headaches,” writes our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. Without treatment, Lewis is likely to suffer brain damage or even premature death. Thankfully, with $1,260, AMHF will be able to provide the necessary surgery to treat Lewis' tumor. He will finally be able to continue his education, and lead a normal life with his loving mother. Let's pitch in and get Lewis the help he needs!

Margaret is a school teacher and mother of 4 who has cervical dysplasia. Chased from her home in 2007 as a consequence of politically-related violence, Margaret spent the intervening years working to provide for her family. Margaret dreams of watching her children mature into strong, independent adults. Margaret's condition is a precursor to potentially life-threatening cervical cancer, but thankfully it is still treatable. $750 will pay for a total abdominal hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), which will treat Margaret's cervical dysplasia and preempt the cancer that could develop if left untreated. Treatment would let Margaret return to work, care for her family, and make good on her dream of watching her children grow.

Samuel is a six-year-old Ethiopian boy who is suffering from a severe case of osteomyelitis, a condition that causes inflammation in bone marrow. Samuel's osteomyelitis is located in his right leg, and is bringing him intense pain and reduced mobility. A bone transplant that would give Samuel relief costs $1,495 – an amount that Samuel's father, a manual laborer recently forced to quit his job to care for his ailing son, can't field by himself. Once he's healthy, Samuel hopes to start school. Let's set Samuel down the path to recovery and give him a chance to pursue his schooling!