James was born with a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect, in which a hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart. Blood leaks through this hole without first passing through the lungs to obtain oxygen, which leaves him very fatigued. James lives in a rural area just outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with his mother and grandparents. He likes to play with toys and listen to music. He is his mother's first child. James needs to undergo heart surgery. First, he will undergo a full cardiac assessment on January 19. This assessment will include physical exams, labs, and an overnight stay at the hospital. Our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to fund these procedures. Funding for James also covers the cost of medications and social support for him and his family. Gift of Life International is contributing $3,500 to cover additional costs associated with James's surgical care. James's mother "would like to say thank you to everyone who is helping James to become healthy!"

Uoy is seven years old and in the first grade. He has two brothers, and he likes to play games. Uoy has a type of congenital strabismus in both eyes called exotropia. This condition causes his eyes to turn outward. When Uoy's parents learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On November 1, doctors performed a corrective eye surgery. After recovery, Uoy's vision will improve. Now, his family needs help to fund this $264 procedure.