Darian is a five-year-old student who lives in Columbia with his family. He is an intelligent, charismatic, and very friendly boy. His joy and curiosity shine through every day at preschool, where he interacts with his classmates with enthusiasm and warmth. Two years ago, Darian developed an umbilical hernia, a condition in which a small portion of abdominal tissue protrudes through the navel. He has been experiencing discomfort especially when doing everyday activities like playing, jumping, and enjoying his childhood. Darian was assessed by our medical partner, Clínica Noel, and has been scheduled to undergo surgery on May 19th. Now, his family needs help to fund this $1,005 procedure. Darian looks forward to feeling better so he can practice on being a soccer player! His mother says, "As a mother, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for the opportunity given to my son. The support we have received throughout this process will be essential to his well-being and development, and it represents an invaluable source of hope for our future as a family."

Christina is a farmer from Malawi. She is married and a mother of six. Four of her children have completed high school but are currently unemployed. The other two of her kids are still in high school. Christina's income from farm produce caters to their household upkeep and her children’s education, making it financially impossible for the family to raise funds for surgery. Since 2001, Christina has been experiencing uncomfortable gynecological symptoms. She visited several health facilities over the years. However, no definitive diagnosis was made. A cervical biopsy was performed earlier this year. It was determined that Christina needs a hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus, to return to good health. Christina believes that undergoing surgery will restore her health and enable her to continue supporting her family. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is able to help fund Christina's surgery. They are requesting $1,363 for her care. On April 10th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Christina will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain and reduce her risk of future complications including cancer. "Your support will save my life," shared Christina.

Chanthy is a 35-year-old father and excavator driver from Cambodia. He is married and lives in Kampong Thom province with his wife and their three children. His eldest child is in Grade 7, his second child is in Grade 3, and their youngest is just one month old. His wife stays at home to manage the household and care for the children, but the family faces many challenges and struggles to make ends meet, especially with a newborn to look after. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with friends in the village. Three days ago, Chanthy had an accident when an excavator rolled over his leg as he was helping his neighbor whose truck was stuck in the mud. He has a severe wound on his left lower leg, is experiencing intense pain, and is unable to walk, which makes it difficult for him to care for himself and support his family. When Chanthy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On March 17th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to to remove damaged and infected tissue from the wound, reduce pain, and restore his ability to walk and use his leg normally. Chanthy can contribute $50, but needs help raising $367 more to fund his procedure and care. Chanthy said, “The pain is so strong that I can’t walk, and it has been very hard for me and my family. I hope that with this treatment, my leg will heal so I can stand and take care of my children again.”

Sovannary is a 7-year-old student from Cambodia. She lives in a small community in Kandal province with her parents and two siblings. She is the middle child in the family. Her older sister is studying in Grade 7, and her younger brother is 4 years old. Her father works as a truck driver, often spending long hours away from home to earn income for the family, while her mother stays at home to care for the children and manage household chores. Sovannary is currently studying in Grade 2, enjoys learning mathematics, and dreams of becoming a police officer when she grows up. In her free time, she enjoys playing with toys with her brother. Her favorite foods are Tom Yum soup and grilled pork. For the past two years, Sovannary has been experiencing a sore throat, difficulty breathing and swallowing, and loud snoring at night. These symptoms make it hard for her to eat comfortably and sleep peacefully. Because she does not rest well at night, she often feels tired during the day and has difficulty concentrating at school. Sovannary was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Sovannary, which is scheduled to take place on March 2nd. Surgeons will remove her tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Sovannary of her symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Her mother said, “When I hear her struggling to breathe and snoring loudly at night, I cannot sleep because I worry about her. I truly hope this treatment will help her breathe easily, sleep well, and live happily like other children her age.”

Napris is a six-year-old student from Svay Rieng province, Cambodia. He lives with his parents, who are garment factory workers. He stays with his grandmother while his parents are at work. He is in the second grade, and his favorite subject is math. Napris dreams of becoming a teacher when he grows up. He enjoys playing with other children in the neighborhood and likes eating prawns and chicken soup. Napris was born with left torticollis, a condition that causes a twisting of the neck due to a tight sternocleidomastoid muscle. While some children can improve with physical therapy alone, others may need surgery to lengthen the muscle. Because of this condition, Napris has difficulty turning his head and neck and often experiences shoulder pain. Over time, it has also caused postural problems. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Napris receive treatment. On February 3rd, surgeons will perform a contracture release surgery to restore normal movement of his neck, relieve pain, and allow him to grow and focus on his studies like other children. Now, he needs help to fund this $572 procedure. Napris's mother said, “After the surgery, I hope my son will have a normal neck like other children and no longer have difficulty moving his head, so he can grow up healthy and enjoy his studies.”

Surafel is 20 months old and a cheerful little boy from Ethiopia. He loves playing with his brother and watching animated shows. His father works as a security guard, while his mother is a homemaker who occasionally takes on domestic work to earn extra income. After Surafel was born, he experienced several health problems, which placed a significant financial burden on the family. His mother had to borrow money from neighbors to cover medical expenses and is still working to repay it. One year ago, Surafel was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remain undescended. If left untreated, Surafel has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Surafel will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on January 15. AMHF is requesting $1,073 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Surafel's mother said, "I pray that my child comes through the surgery safely. I am incredibly grateful for all the support you've given me. With God's grace, I will take home a healthy child, and may God bless you all."

Sonnary is a 10-year-old student from Cambodia. She lives in Kampong Chhnang province with her parents, who are rice farmers. She has an older brother who is in grade seven. She is currently in fifth grade and especially enjoys studying mathematics. She hopes to become a teacher when she grows up. At home, she loves playing outdoor games with her friends in the village and eating caramelized pork with eggs. Seven years ago, Nary fell off a bed, resulting in a flexion contracture of her right knee. This means the knee is stuck in a bent position and cannot fully straighten, which happens because the soft tissues around the joint — such as muscles, tendons, or scar tissue — become tight or shortened over time. She is unable to bend her knee fully, feels pain when she tries to bend it, and has difficulty walking. When Sonnary learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On January 7th, surgeons at CSC will perform a quadricepsplasty procedure on her right leg to help her walk easily. Now, Sonnary needs help to fund this $579 procedure. Sonnary's parents said, "After the surgery, we hope that our daughter will be able to walk easily without pain and play with her friends happily."

Valentina is a 14-month-old girl from Bolivia. She has five older siblings and loves to laugh and play with her family. Her father works as a driver, and her mother sells food. When she was a young baby, Valentina's parents noticed she was always agitated and couldn't breathe normally, so they took her to the doctor who diagnosed a heart condition called ventricular septal defect. This means there is a hole between the two lower chambers of her heart and blood leaks through this hole instead of circulating normally, leaving her weak and short of breath. Valentina also has Down syndrome. On December 3rd, Valentina will undergo heart 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 will no longer leak through it. Valentina'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. Valentina's father said, "Valentina is a sweet little girl, we hope everything goes well, so she can have a healthy heart!"

Yerosen is a five-year-old preschooler from Ethiopia. Nine months ago, Yerosen started to experience painful swallowing, loud snoring, and a high fever. He was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. The constant pain from his tonsillitis makes it hard for him to eat, sleep, or play. Because he is always sick and misses school, he struggles to keep up with his studies and cannot make any friends. This difficult situation leaves him feeling very sad, and his mother is struggling to take care of him while also working. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $700 to fund a tonsillectomy for Yerosen, which is scheduled to take place on November 8th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Yerosen of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Yerosen's mother shared, "My deepest hope is for him to finally enjoy peaceful nights, eat comfortably, and happily play and learn alongside his peers."

Dave is 31 years old and a farmer from the Philippines. He is the sole caregiver for his father, who has hypertension and gout. He works as a farmer, raising chickens and planting root crops. He admits that his work does not earn much, and his limited income makes it hard for him and his father to meet their daily needs. At times, his siblings help by giving money to pay for electricity, water, and his father’s medicines. Dave first noticed swelling and pain when he was in high school. By the time he reached college, the pain was unbearable. It comes and goes, and each time it happens, he finds it difficult to walk and carry out his daily activities. Dave was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and needs surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. On January 28th, Dave will undergo hernia repair surgery to address his symptoms and allow him to live more comfortably. He needs help to raise $1,121 to fund his procedure and care. Dave shared, "I have always worried that my hernia would get worse. With surgery, I hope I will no longer feel afraid every day. I want to work properly again and be free from the heavy feeling of constantly wondering when my hernia will act up."

Sue is a 31-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her parents, niece, and son in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Her niece and son go to school. Sue is a homemaker and helps her parents with selling items from a small shop they run from their home. Since July 2025, Sue has been experiencing some swelling and discomfort in her lower abdomen. She has been diagnosed with a large right ovarian cyst. Her physicians advised that she undergo an oophorectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her ovaries. Fortunately, Sue is scheduled to undergo her oophorectomy on September 24th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,005 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, Sue will hopefully live more comfortably. Sue said, “At first, I was scared to receive the operation because I worried that, in the future, I could not have a baby. But my husband and my parents encouraged me to receive it."

John is a sociable 59-year-old man from Kenya who is married and has four children. John has always placed his pride and strength in supporting his family's well-being, doing everything he can to ensure his children succeed. He was born and raised in rural Kenya and, at an early age, embraced his spirit of independence and ingenuity. He has thrived working in the jua kali sector, where he works skillfully with metal to repair and sell items to support his family. John is also a farmer and grows potatoes and onions on his land and keeps two dairy cows. His wife, a devoted stay-at-home mother, manages a small garden of vegetables that supplements the family's meals. For many years, John enjoyed good health and has been known in his community for his strength, energy, and reliability. However, 15 years ago, his life began to change when he was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Despite the shock of the diagnosis, John adapted with discipline and managed his condition well for over a decade. It wasn't until early this year that John could no longer keep to the medication and dietary restrictions, and his blood sugar levels went out of control, and his health rapidly deteriorated. John developed a large, painful ulcer on his leg, with irregular margins and a necrotic base, which is a typical complication of uncontrolled diabetes. Recognizing the severity of his condition, John brought himself to the hospital. On arrival, he was critically ill, with dangerously high blood sugar levels and signs of serious infection. He was urgently admitted and began receiving intravenous antibiotics, wound dressings, and intensive glucose control with close monitoring by the medical team. His journey since then has been long and complex, and the surgical team was consulted concerning the big ulcer and the need for a series of debridements. Unfortunately, doctors also diagnosed chronic osteomyelitis, a serious bone infection that necessitated a sequestrectomy to remove the infected bone fragments. Today, John's wound is cleaner, but far from healed. He is currently being prepared for a flap and medial plantar artery surgery. However, the financial burden is beyond what he and his family can afford, and he is requesting support so that he can undergo the surgery with the hope that he will soon get better and be able to be on his feet once again. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping John receive treatment. On July 25th, surgeons at their care center will perform a contracture release surgery. AMH is requesting $1,239 to fund this procedure. John said, "When I get out of the hospital, I will find a non-demanding business to run so that I can still earn my living despite my age and condition."