George is three months old and the first born child of his parents. His father has a small business that brings back very little money, while his mother is a housewife. George's head is enlarged. He was born with a condition called hydrocephalus, which means that he has an abnormal build-up of fluid in his brain. The buildup causes George's head to swell and puts pressure on the inside of his skull. If it isn’t corrected, doctors say that the increased pressure could lead to blindness, severe headaches, brain damage, or even premature death. George’s mother says, “I feel so sad for my son. He is only a few months old, yet he has suffered a lot.” If it’s treated early, most children with hydrocephalus recover successfully. George needs $980 for a shunt placement that will drain the excess fluid around his brain. However, his family cannot afford it. His mother says. “I would appreciate any help towards George’s surgery.” Your donation to George will offer him a healthy, happy future.

Adelina is a sweet 15-year-old from Tanzania. She lives with her mother and grandparents, loves to play football (soccer), and dreams of growing up to become a soldier in the Tanzanian defense force. She also lives with unicystic ameloblastoma, which causes benign cysts to swell on her face. This swelling is both painful and extremely uncomfortable, and Adelina has become self-conscious when people make comments about her appearance. Adelina says she loses sleep over her condition, and simply wishes to look normal again. Unfortunately, her mother is unable to pay for medical treatment and her father is indifferent to what Adelina is going through. Together for $1375, the Watsi community can step in and help Adelina receive surgery to permanently remove the swelling from her face. Let's help her go back to school, walk around without covering her face, and play with her friends comfortably again!