“For a decade, Raty has lived with Chronic Otitis Media (COM), a condition associated with ear discharge, inflammation, and hearing loss,” writes our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre. “This causes him trouble in school when the teacher is speaking… and has caused him to become shy and unconfident in social settings.” Raty is 15 years old and enjoys learning. His favorite activity is participating in Taekwondo after school every day! But without proper treatment, Raty's infection will only worsen and can even spread to his brain. Raty’s grandmother, who serves as his primary caretaker, worries that she will not be able to take care of him for much longer, due to her old age. By raising $221, we can cover the cost of a myringoplasty, which will eliminate the discharge from his ears and improve his hearing.