Sok Hin is a 29-year-old soldier from Cambodia. He has one daughter and one son, and enjoys playing with his kids in his free time. When he was ten years old, Sok Hin had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his left ear to perforate. For this reason, Sok Hin experiences tinnitus, discharge, and itchiness. He finds it difficult to communicate well with others and cannot focus at work. Sok Hin traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On July 4, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. He says, "I hope that after my operation, my hearing will improve and I will no longer have an infection."

Heang is a 21-year-old air condition repairman from Cambodia. He is the youngest of four siblings, and enjoys listening to music in his free time. Heang has strabismus in his right eye. Strabismus is a misalignment of the eye caused by injury or dysfunction in the associated nerves and muscles. It is difficult for Heang to see straight and he often cannot see clearly. Heang traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On July 9, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will perform a corrective procedure to align his eyes. Now, Heang needs help to raise $292 to fund this procedure. He says, "I hope that my surgery will be successful so I can see clearly and return to my work."

Chanrong is a 17-year-old young man from Cambodia who loves to dance. Every year, Chanrong looks forward to the Khmer New Year celebrations in April because he gets to dance at all the parties. Chanrong was born with a rare congenital deformity called a meningoencephalocele (MEC), a sac-like protrusion of the membrane that surrounds the brain. MEC occurs when the neural tube does not close completely during fetal development. Chanrong says he feels embarrassed by the facial disfigurement caused by his condition, which also puts him at continual risk for serious complications like meningitis or brain hemorrhage. For just $375, we can cover the cost of the surgery needed to correct Chanrong's condition. Let's help give Chanrong the opportunity to live a healthier and more normal life!

Pu is 46 and no longer able to work because of severe pain from gallstones. His wife has had to take time off to care for him, putting the family's financial situation in even more dire shape. A procedure that can remove Pu's gallstones costs $1,330. Doctors expect it will relieve Pu's pain and allow him to return to work. Pu says that he is worried about his condition and how expensive the procedure is. Pu's income is barely enough to cover daily living expenses. Pu is grateful to have the support of the Burma Children Medical Fund and Watsi so that he can recover!

Say hello to Shameem, a sweet three-year-old from Kenya! She has a six-year-old sister who just started school. Her mother is a housewife and her father works as a mechanic. Recently, a candle in their home fell and set the house ablaze. Shameem was left with burn scars on her face and arm. The scars are very noticeable and if Shameem does not seek treatment she is likely to have low self-esteem as she grows up. Shameem’s parents have successfully raised $375 towards a surgery that will help reduce the scarring, but they still need $1500 more. Her mother says, “I want my daughter to get well so that she can have a normal life and not be scared for life.” Let's help Shameem so she can grow up with good health and confidence!

Abigail is a little girl growing up with a physical deformity that is preventing her from living the happy, active life she deserves. She was born with bowed legs, a congenital condition that causes her legs to turn outward. Despite her energy, because of her condition Abigail has difficulty with everyday tasks. Abigail comes from a loving family. They want her to get the treatment she needs, but they come from an area of Malawi where 74% of the population lives on less than $1.25 a day. Paying for Abigail’s treatment out-of-pocket is out of the question. We hope to raise $1,000 to help CURE cover the cost of Abigail’s care. With treatment, Abigail’s doctors believe she’ll one day be able to walk, run and live a normal, active life.

Katka is a curious and adventurous first grader from Nepal. He enjoys school and loves playing soccer with his friends. When he grows up, he wants to be a professional soccer player. Four days ago, Katka fell and broke his arm. Doctors at Nyaya Health say that if he doesn’t receive treatment immediately, his injury could evolve into something much more debilitating. This is a situation where a relatively simple injury could result in life-altering problems, including muscle damage, nerve damage, and a permanent flexion contracture of the hand at the wrist, resulting in a claw-like deformity of the hand and fingers. Katka comes from a supportive family that wants the best for him. His parents make their living by farming for 2-3 months of the year. The rest of the time, they rely on daily wage jobs to support Katka and his five siblings. Paying for the medical care Katka needs is out of reach for them. We need to raise the $990 Katka needs for pre-op, surgery, supplies, travel, and lodging. With treatment, doctors at Nyaya Health believe Katka will be able to avoid permnanent disability, continue his studies, and lead a normal life.

When Meng Ky was a year old, he stuck his hand into a boiling pot of palm sugar and suffered terrible burns on his left hand and wrist. Now five years old, three of Meng Ky’s fingers have become stiff and bent towards the palm of his hand. Without surgery, his doctors say, “he will have very limited function, which will hinder his everyday life and activities.” Meng Ky comes from a loving family and is generally happy despite his condition. Staff at Children’s Surgical Centre tell us, “Meng Ky’s favorite things are dried fish, the color yellow, and playing with the puppies in his village. He also enjoys playing soccer with his two brothers, but it is more difficult for him.” Meng Ky comes from an area of Cambodia where the average person makes less than $2 a day. The surgery he needs costs $300. We hope to raise enough money to help CSC cover the cost of his care so he can live a normal life.

Mercy is a university student studying mass communication at the University of Jos, Nigeria. She loves reading, writing, and singing, and dreams of making a positive difference in the world. For many years, Mercy has battled sickle cell anemia, a disease that causes episodes of severe pain, fatigue, rapid heart rate, and shortness of breath. Her condition has been well managed by low-cost care from Faith Alive Foundation, but she is now dealing with another issue. Mercy is suffering from osteomyelitis, a condition that causes a deformity of her left knee, excruciating pain, and inability to walk. She needs surgery to remove dead pieces of bones from her leg and enable her to live normally again, but she cannot afford the $1,000 procedure. We hope to cover the cost for Faith Alive to provide Mercy with the care she needs to return to school and continue on a path towards a happy, successful life.

Erick is a charismatic little boy from a loving family. He was born with clubfoot, a common condition in which the foot is turned inwards, making walking or doing any physical activity difficult. Erick’s grandmother was worried about him right away. She took him to a local clinic in her village, where they applied the “ponseti method” (a non-invasive clubfoot treatment) improperly, which did little to fix Erick’s problem. Now, several years later, Erick is being seen at CURE’s hospital in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital. The surgery Erick needs to treat his condition costs $1,000. His family cannot afford that kind of expense, so we need to help CURE cover the cost of his procedure. This will be an incredibly impactful treatment, enabling Erick to use his legs like a normal little boy and go onto live a healthy, active life.