John is a 52-year-old small-scale retailer from Kenya. He is a father of two and the family’s main breadwinner. Since his accident, his family has faced significant hardship. His wife has had to take on casual jobs to provide for the household, while also caring for him. John lost his father earlier this year, and on the way back from the burial, he was involved in a grisly road accident, narrowly escaping death. The incident occurred along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway near Naivasha, when the matatu he was traveling in collided head-on with a bus. John sustained multiple injuries to his head, hands, pelvis, and legs. He was rushed to a district hospital, where he received first aid treatment. However, due to the severity of his injuries and multiple fractures, he sought specialized care at our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital. Upon arrival, scans confirmed the extent of the fractures he sustained. Although he managed to enroll into the national health insurance scheme, it could not cover all the surgeries he requires. Since the accident, John has been confined to a wheelchair and requires assistance to move around. He continues to live in pain and is now reaching out for support so he can undergo an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) procedure, and continue his recovery journey. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On March 5th, John will undergo a fracture repair procedure to treat his fractures, and help him regain his mobility. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. John says, “I am in constant pain. I can’t walk, sleeping is difficult, and I rely on pain medication just to get through the day.”

Luciana is a 19-month-old baby girl from Bolivia. She lives with her mom, who works selling chicken, her dad, who works as a driver, and one older brother. Luciana's mother noticed Luciana was not gaining weight and she was not growing properly like the children of her age. Because there are few pediatric cardiologists in their area, she was only recently diagnosed with a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole instead of circulating normally, leaving her weak and short of breath. On February 4th, Luciana will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in her heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Luciana's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Luciana's mother shared, "We were so worried about my child, but now we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. We are so grateful she can have this surgery."

Brian is a 17-year-old boy from Kenya. His father is a primary school teacher. Brian is due to start school and is worried about missing lessons and falling behind in the syllabus. Education is very important to him, and he hopes to resume his studies as soon as possible. Three weeks ago, Brian experienced a convulsion and fell into a fire. As a result, he sustained severe burns to his leg. He was eventually brought to the hospital, where the surgical team assessed him. The surgeon managed his injuries through multiple dressing changes, surgical debridement, and, due to the severity of the burns, amputation of one toe. Brian was later placed on a wound vacuum (VAC) to support healing. At present, his condition is stable, and he is doing relatively well. However, he still requires a skin graft to achieve proper wound coverage and complete healing. On January 6th, Brian is scheduled to undergo a skin graft procedure, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,183 to fund his procedure and care. Brian says, "I hope that after the skin graft, my hospital stay will be reduced. I should be in form four, and I don't want to fall behind, especially with the syllabus. My goal is to take after my father, be a teacher, and aim higher to head a teachers' organization in the future. Please help me. "

Kefasi is a 25-year-old man from Malawi, and a single father to his three-year-old son. Before his tragic accident, he supported his son through bicycle work, and also contributed to his parents household. A few months ago, Kefasi was hit by a motorbike and sustained severe injuries to his abdomen. He was taken to a private clinic for first aid, and then rushed to the hospital when he was experiencing severe pain and could not breathe normally. At the hospital, Kefasi underwent surgery for a bowel perforation, and a stoma was created. A stoma is a surgically created opening on the body’s surface that connects an internal organ to the outside to divert the flow of bodily waste when the normal passage is compromised due to injury. This allows the damaged part of the digestive system to heal before reversal. Kefasi now needs his stoma reversed so that he can return to work. He was referred to our partner's medical care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, and his parents brought him in for an evaluation. Doctors plan to reverse the stoma with laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat a condition. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,244 to fund Kefasi's surgery. On November 30th, he will undergo surgery, which, once completed, will hopefully greatly improve his quality of life. Kefasi believes that this operation will restore his peace and joy, enabling him to once again be a responsible son to his parents, who have always supported him. Kefasi says, "Being alive today is by the grace of God; the same God has brought me this far, and I believe through the donor program all shall be well at the end."

Helton is a bright and cheerful four-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the first born child in a family of two children. His parents are humble farmers who cultivate maize as their main source of food and income. Although life in their rural community is modest, the family is close-knit and supportive. Helton spends most of his days at home playing near the family compound. Despite his joyful nature, Helton’s father has long been worried. Helton was diagnosed with wind swept deformity, a condition where his legs bow and appear windswept. Several factors could cause this condition, such as growth disorders, vitamin deficiencies, or excessive fluoride found in contaminated drinking water. As a result, the knees can be angled inwards or outwards, making it difficult to walk and may cause long-term joint damage. The condition makes walking long distances painful and tiring. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $631 to fund treatment for Helton. The procedure is scheduled to take place on October 30th at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Treatment will hopefully restore Helton's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Helton’s father says, “I wish for my son to live a good, normal life that is not shaped by a condition he developed growing up.”

Myo is a 34-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, daughter, and son in Tak Province, Thailand. Myo used to work as a day labourer on construction sites while his wife is a homemaker. He had to stop his work for two months because of his health issues. He moved to Thailand in September 2023 to reunite with his family, who were already living there. In July 2023, Myo started to experience a swollen mass in a sensitive area of his body. The mass causes pain and discomfort. He took oral antibiotics and painkillers, which appeared to address his symptoms. In January 2025, the symptoms came back. He did not seek treatment due to financial constraints and the lack of legal documentation. As a result of his condition, he has been unable to work, further reducing the family’s income. Myo sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. He is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on August 20th, and needs help to raise $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Myo said, “Thank you so much to this organization and the donors for assisting with my treatment costs. I cannot express how grateful I am for your help. I hope you can continue this noble work for a very long time and support other patients in need, just like me. After the surgery and full recovery, I plan to resume my work for my family’s daily expenses.”

Myint is a 59-year-old woman from Burma who moved to Thailand with her two daughters. Myint does not work, but her daughters sell dried fish and shrimp to earn an income. During her free time, Myint likes to go for a walk in her neighborhood. On August 30th, 2025, Myint slipped, hit a chair, and was injured. An X-ray revealed a right pelvic fracture. Myint experiences significant pain in her right pelvis, which prevents her from walking. She has to rely on her daughters for her daily activities. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Myint will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for September 4th and will cost $1,500. The surgery is expected to relieve her pain and help her walk easily again. Myint's daughter said, "Thank you to BCMF and the donors for supporting my mother’s operation costs. This devastating accident left us depressed and stressed, but your generosity has brought us relief. I wish you all good health and the strength to continue helping those who need medical care. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God bless you for your kindness.”

Samuel is a student from Haiti. He lives with his parents and two younger brothers in a farming village. He is in the seventh grade, and enjoys going to school and listening to soccer matches on the radio. Samuel has a cardiac condition called Tetralogy of Fallot. This condition involves several related conditions, including a hole between the two lower chambers of the heart and a muscular blockage of one of the valves. These defects prevent the body from obtaining the oxygen it needs, leaving him sick and short of breath. Samuel will need to fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On August 5th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will sew a patch over the hole and remove the blockage from the valve so that blood can flow normally. Another organization is supporting the cost of his surgery. Samuel's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Samuel's family overseas. Samuel shared, "I am hopeful that I can start playing soccer after I am healthy!"

Edinesi is a 75-year-old grandmother from Malawi. She has eight children and 14 grandchildren. She is a small-scale farmer who earns from farm sales. Edinesi likes chatting with her children and grandchildren on the phone and enjoys eating healthy food. Twenty-three years ago, Edinesi began to experience troubling symptoms, including swelling on her neck that was not painful. She never bothered to visit the hospital despite seeing the swelling growing bigger because there were a lot of people with the same problem who never visited the hospital. As time passed, the swelling kept on growing, and she started experiencing neck pain, breathlessness, foot and hand numbness, difficulty swallowing, and loss of appetite. Edinesi began to struggle carrying heavy items and could no longer work on the farm as before due to general body pains. She was diagnosed with multinodular goiter. The thyroid gland is located in front of your neck and produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Edinesi receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on April 30th at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $ 1,015, and she and her family need help raising the money. Edinesi said, "I also look forward to getting better so I can continue enjoying life with my children and grandchildren."

Aung is a 13-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his mother, two older siblings in Myawaddy, Karen State, Burma. Aung’s mother works as a laundry worker while his older sister works as a homemaker. Both Aung and his brother are students. Their family’s total income is not enough to cover their daily expenses and basic health care services. They can barely afford food and have to borrow money from a neighbor to meet their needs. In April 2025, Aung started experiencing trouble breathing due to a blockage in his left nostril, so he and his mother visited a clinic in Myawaddy on 27 April 2025. The doctor from the clinic diagnosed him with sinusitis and prescribed nasal drops and oral medications. Unfortunately, his symptoms did not improve. During their follow-up visit, the doctor explained that the growth in Aung's nostril requires surgery. Aung was referred to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, where the doctors recommend surgery to remove the polyp to remove any blockages in the sinuses and improve airflow through the nose. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 for this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on June 5th, and once completed, this procedure will hopefully alleviate his symptoms. Aung's mother said, "I cannot express how thankful I am. Because of you, my son’s health conditions will improve. I would be happy to help in any way I can, to show my appreciation.”