Pich is a 44-year-old farmer with four sons and one daughter. He likes to watch the news on TV and listen to old songs on the radio. In November 2016, Pich fell from his motorbike and dislocated his left shoulder. He was in pain and unable to work. When Pich learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for five hours to seek treatment. On December 1, surgeons at CSC performed an open reduction internal fixation procedure on Pich's shoulder. After recovery, he will be able to use his left arm easily. Now, CSC is requesting $411 to fund this surgery. "I hope that I can work again to support my family," says Pich.

Vanna, a 61 year-old grandmother of 15 from Cambodia, works as a cleaner at a private school. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), adds, “In her free time Vanna does house work and watches social news on TV.” “Three years ago Vanna developed a cataract in each eye,” CSC states. “This causes her blurred vision, irritation, tearing, and she is afraid of the sunshine.” The most common cause of partial blindness worldwide, cataracts occur as proteins accumulate in the eye lens. Over time, this causes the eye lens to cloud--ultimately deteriorating vision. For $225, Vanna’s cataracts will be surgically removed. A surgeon will make a small incision to remove the clouded lenses and replace them with new, artificial substitutes. Within a day of her recovery, Vanna will be able to see clearly again. After recovering, Vanna plans to return to work and is excited to be able to visit her children more often.

Meet Deneus, an eight-month-old baby boy from Haiti. His parents are small farmers in the Haitian countryside: his father works in the fields while his mother sells beans and corn in the streets. “Deneus was very little when he was born – malnourished and very skinny,” reports our medical partner, Project Medishare. “He spent three months in the hospital receiving care to gain weight.” It wasn’t until Deneus hit four months of age, however, that his head “started swelling and getting large,” causing him to vomit and experience pain. A CT scan revealed that Deneus has hydrocephalus – a condition where cerebrospinal fluid pathways in the brain become blocked, causing increased pressure. If left untreated, hydrocephalus could cause Deneus permanent mental dysfunction, loss of mobility and premature death. $1,260 will fund treatment for his hydrocephalus -- a shunt placement to drain the fluid, a five-day hospital stay, and the anesthesia and post-operation medication necessary for a successful surgery. The procedure will drain Deneus’ brain of excess fluid so that he will be able to grow up healthy and enjoy his childhood. Let’s help make this surgery happen for Deneus!