Veasna is a playful 6-year-old from Cambodia who lives with his parents, grandfather, and aunt. His parents are rice farmers. Veasna is an only child and was born two months prematurely, spending the first six weeks of his life in a neonatal hospital unit. Veasna can speak but can only crawl due to his condition. When Veasna was one year old, his mother noticed that he could not learn to walk and was dragging his legs. At the age of three, he experienced a fever accompanied by several convulsions and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This condition is caused by damage to the developing brain, usually occurring before birth. It affects muscle tone, posture, and movement. His mother researched on her phone for help and found our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), on social media. She brought Veasna for a consultation in March. For the past several months, he has received physiotherapy at CSC and received a spica cast for medical contracture management of the muscle contractures in his legs. Veasna's movement is limited because he is unable to extend his knees or abduct his hips fully. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Veasna receive treatment. On June 10th, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to lengthen muscles that are tight or contracted and limit his movement. This procedure will help relieve tension and pain to help him walk. CSC is requesting $572 to fund this procedure. Veasna's mother shared: "We hope that after surgery, our son can walk, have no pain, and can go to school."

Fernanda is a 12-year-old student from Bolivia, who lives with her parents and an older sister. Her favorite subject in high school is music, and she also loves to socialize with her school friends. Her dad is a sports trainer, and her mom is a homemaker. Several months ago, Fernanda was taken to hospital when she started experiencing chest pain and difficulty breathing. Fernanda was diagnosed with a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two major blood vessels next to her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. On July 21st, Fernanda is scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew the hole closed so that blood can no longer leak through it. Fernanda'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. Fernanda's mother says: "We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the people who are working so hard to help so many children like my daughter!"

Moo is a 12-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his family in a refugee camp in Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Moo was born and raised in the camp with his younger brother. His parents are originally from an area across the border in Burma, but moved to the refugee camp in 2006 due to conflicts happening in their village. Moo’s mother is a homemaker, while his father works as a day labourer earning what he can to support their family. During his free time, he likes to play football with his friends and also play with his younger brother at home. One day ago, Moo began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and now needs urgent surgery to prevent his condition from worsening. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Moo receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo an appendectomy, a surgery to remove the appendix when it becomes infected, on August 7th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Moo and his family need your support. Moo said, “I have abdominal pain and I feel very bad. I hope that my pain will go away.”

Nathalia is a three-year-old girl from the Philippines. Her father is a motorcycle delivery rider. Her mother stays home to care for Nathalia. Nathalia has a speech impairment and is undergoing speech therapy to prepare her for school. Nathalia was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital condition that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. She needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction. As her parents could not afford the costs of diagnostic tests and surgeries she needed, Nathalia has not completed her treatment to address her condition. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Nathalia undergo treatment. She is scheduled to undergo surgery to correct her condition on September 25th. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising $1,123 to cover the remaining cost of Nathalia's procedure and care. After her recovery, Nathalia will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Nathalia's mother shared, "We are deeply grateful to the foundation for providing us with the financial assistance we need. I hope you’ll reach more children in need of medical operations like my daughter."

Chinchou is from Prey Veng province, Cambodia. She is 13 years old and is the third of six siblings. All of her siblings are still students, except for her oldest brother, who is married. Her father works in Korea, while her mother sells groceries. Chinchou is currently in the third grade and enjoys learning English. In her free time, she likes listening to music and playing games on her phone. She dreams of becoming a nurse when she grows up. When Chinchou was seven years old, she was using her jump rope and fell from a high jump, fracturing her lower left leg. She was taken to a private clinic in Siem Reap; however, her leg became infected, and she was sent to another hospital, where she underwent two surgeries. Despite the operations, her tibia did not heal properly; the bones remain separated and do not form a solid union. As a result, she experiences pain when walking, which affects her mobility and daily activities. Chinchou's family took her to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, where, on October 7th, surgeons plan to perform an osteotomy with a bone graft and hardware to stabilize the fracture. This procedure should help Chinchou regain her strength and mobility and resume her daily activities and school life without pain. Her family needs $508 for Chinchou's medical care, which will include surgery, medications, and any necessary post-operative care. Chinchou's mother shared, "After the surgery, I hope my daughter’s leg will improve, so she can walk without pain and not have to visit hospitals anymore."

Visal is a 25-year-old former factory worker from Cambodia. He lives in Kompong Speu province with his elderly parents, who are rice farmers. He used to work in a garment factory, but has taken time off to deal with various health issues. In his free time, he enjoys watching the news and checking his social media. Three years ago, Visal had an ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the eardrum. For this reason, Visal experiences ear discharge, pain, tinnitus, and intermittent hearing loss. These symptoms make it difficult for him to hear what others say, affecting his communication and confidence. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On October 2nd, Visal will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Visal can contribute $50, but needs help to raise $427 more to fund his procedure and care. Visal shared, "I hope that I can have surgery so I can hear more clearly and not have pain and symptoms anymore."

Vannthet is a 53-year-old rice farmer in Kratie province, Cambodia. He is a widower and has three children; his two eldest are rice farmers, and his youngest is a teacher. In his free time, he likes to cut the grass around his home and go to the rice fields with his children to look after his crops. On September 6th, Vannthet crashed his motorbike into another motorbike, resulting in a fractured lower left leg. He could not afford to visit a clinic, but the injury has made it difficult for him to walk. He experiences pain and stiffness and relies on crutches to move around. Vannthet is unable to work in the rice fields and must rely on his children to manage the crops. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On October 7th, Vannthet will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help heal his fracture and reduce his pain and stiffness. He hopes to walk more comfortably again without crutches and return to his daily activities. Vannthet can contribute $100, but needs help to raise $500 more to fund his procedure and care. Vannthet said, "After the surgery, I hope that I will be able to walk without using a crutch and no longer have pain, so I can return to my work."

Rosalia is a 71-year-old widow from the Philippines. She lives with her granddaughter, while her only daughter works to support their household. Rosalia has a passion for gardening, cultivating vegetables to ensure a steady supply of food. In January, Rosalia discovered a lump in her right breast. She sought medical attention at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital, where she was diagnosed with cancer of the right breast. She needs to undergo a mastectomy to prevent the cancer from metastasizing. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Rosalia receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a mastectomy on June 9th. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising $990 to cover the remaining cost. After treatment, Rosalia will hopefully return to a cancer-free life. Rosalia said: "This assistance will greatly help me and my daughter lessen our financial load. Thank you to everyone who is there for us in this difficult time."

18-year-old Say has been living with his grandparents, aunt, and five cousins in a refugee camp in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand. Originally from Tanintharyi Division, Burma, Say’s parents sent him to the refugee camp to continue his studies in May 2024, because of frequent armed conflict near their village. Since he regularly missed school due to poor health, Say could not pass his exams last year, and did not return to school in May 2025. Instead, he has joined a vocational training course, covering basic computer skills, in the camp. The family receives cash support and basic health care from international aid agencies. In June 2024, Say developed a fever and started to experience nosebleeds, palpitations, fatigue, and chest pain. He was admitted for a week to the camp hospital, where the doctor diagnosed him with dengue fever and provided oral medication. He was referred to another hospital for additional treatment. During his hospital stay, Say underwent an echocardiogram (ECHO) that showed he has a ventricular septal defect, with pulmonary hypertension. Doctors explained that Say has a hole in his heart and needs surgery. However, he and his family are unable to afford the cost of this procedure. Fortunately, Say was referred to our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. On July 1st, Say will undergo heart surgery to correct his ventricular septal defect. Say needs your help to raise $1,500 to cover the cost of Say's treatment and care. Say said, “I had to skip school frequently due to my health issues, which led me to drop out of school. I was very sad that my surgery would not happen due to financial problems. However, I am glad since I learned that BCMF can find donors to support my surgery. I will continue my education after the surgery.”

Divine is 35 years old and a mother of four children from Uganda. She is from Rwanda but grew up in Uganda. After the death of both her parents, her paternal uncle brought her to Uganda so she could benefit from free universal primary education and continue her studies. Divine holds a bachelor's degree in social sciences. She is a shop attendant, while her husband is a small-scale farmer. Like many mothers, she finds joy in preparing her children for school and caring for her family. Three years ago, Divine began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe pain due to swelling in the front of her neck. She experiences shortness of breath, excessive sweating, fatigue, and difficulty walking even short distances. The situation worsened when she was diagnosed with hypertension, believed to be secondary to a goiter. She has been to several hospitals without much help. She was diagnosed with a multi-nodular goiter, an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck that 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 Divine receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on October 7th, where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $252, and she and her family need help raising money. Divine says, “The pain I'm going through is too much; there is nowhere they’ve referred me for support that I haven’t gone to, but have always failed. I kindly request your support; otherwise, I don’t think I will be in a position to pay for my surgery.”

Grace is a 63-year-old farmer from Uganda and a devoted mother of 13 children—four sons and nine daughters. Widowed many years ago, Grace supports her family through small-scale farming, which allows her to provide food for her children and sell any surplus. For the past 11 years, Grace has experienced on-and-off swelling due to a bilateral inguinal hernia. She has visited several hospitals, but was only given painkillers as she could not afford further care. As a result, she continued living with the swelling, which has significantly affected her daily life. She experiences pain while working, cannot walk long distances, and often feels very weak. Grace also tried using local herbs, but her condition worsened. Eventually, Grace visited our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Health Center, where she finally received a diagnosis. On October 7th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Grace's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Grace says, "I hope to get well soon and resume my duties of farming after recovery."

Sam Oeun is a 41-year-old blacksmith from Cambodia. He is married and has two children. His eldest child is 16 years old and in eighth grade, and his youngest is seven years old and in third grade. His wife sells clothing at a local market. In his free time, Sam Oeun assists his wife with her work and cares for their children. Three months ago, on a rainy evening, Sam Oeun fell off his motorbike. His right arm hit the road, fracturing his right scapula and clavicle. At a local hospital, he had surgery to stabilize his fractures with hardware, but was still unable to move his right arm. He visited a local clinic, where he was told he needed physical therapy to improve the strength of his arm. A friend told him he should visit our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, a one-and-a-half-hour mini-bus ride from their home in Kandal province. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his right side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to lift his right arm, experiences pain and stiffness at night, has disturbed sleep, and is too weak to work as a blacksmith or help his family. Sam Oeun traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On October 7th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, the treatment, including surgery and physiotherapy, should restore some function and mobility in his right arm. Sam Oeun can contribute $100, but needs help to raise $637 more to fund his procedure and care. Sam Oeun said: "After the surgery, I hope I will be able to use my hand again, so I can return to my work and support my family."