This is Chrislove. She is 12-years-old, and lives in Haiti with her mom and two sisters. She is shy and intelligent, and likes to write poetry and draw pictures. Chrislove had a severe case of strep throat when she was a young child, and it was left untreated for a long time. As a result, it damaged two valves in her heart. Chrislove has had to miss school for the last three years due to the cardiac condition called rheumatic heart disease. Her heart can no longer pump blood through her body with enough force, and if left untreated it could be fatal. If Chrislove gets medical attention soon, she could see a full recovery, and will get a chance to lead a normal life. Chrislove’s mother can’t afford the $1,500 surgery, and needs our help. Together we can help Chrislove receive the treatment she needs and grow into a happy and healthy young woman. Chrislove says, “I have been sick for so long it is like a dream to know that I will be healthy again. Thank you to everyone!”

Acene is a 21-year-old guy whose determination to succeed in life may be sidetracked by a medical issue beyond his control. Acene has a hernia that, if left untreated, could strangulate and turn into a "life-threatening and incredibly painful medical issue," according to doctors at Living Hope Haiti. They say he, "needs to get it taken care of to live a healthy and prosperous life." Acene is a student in the 10th grade. His doctors point out, "Although a 21-year-old 10th grader in the US is not common, it shows that he had the good sense to return to the classroom after a couple of years off. Absences like this are usually caused by financial difficulties in the family, as high school in Haiti is not free." Unfortunately, medical care in Haiti is not free either. Acene's family cannot afford the $400 surgery he needs to ensure his hernia doesn't turn into a fatal medical problem. We hope to help Acene have surgery so he can finish school and live up to his potential.