Say hello to Maria, a 23-year-old woman from Guatemala! Maria's doctor at Wuqu' Kawoq, Watsi's medical partner, says, "Maria came to see us last week desperate for help. For several months she's had a rapidly growing tumor in her neck. She and her family scraped together what money they had, and were able to obtain a biopsy and diagnosis of the tumor, which is Ewing's sarcoma, a rare malignant cancer. Treatment for this tumor can be effective, with combined radiation and chemotherapy. However, the family is completely out of money and have no where to turn to." Her doctor describes her by saying, "Maria is a really lovely young woman, who has been brave and composed in the face of this frightening diagnosis. During the consultation she was laughing and smiling. She is prepared to start chemotherapy and to undergo surgery, and she has a supportive and strong family to back her up." For $1500, Maria will receive the chemotherapy needed to shrink her tumor to a size where it can be surgically removed. Let's help Maria get the care she deserves!

Benjamin is a 58-year-old man from Kenya. He is married, and the father of eight grown children. Benjamin works as a carpenter, and all of his children do whatever work they can find. The family works hard, but struggles to earn a sustainable living. Last month, Benjamin fell from the roof of a home and broke his thigh bone. He is in extreme pain, and is unable to walk or stand, let alone work. Benjamin needs surgery to repair the break in his femur. Without treatment, the pain will continue, and the broken bone could cause damage to the surrounding tissues and cartilage in his thigh. There is also the risk that the bone could become infected, which could lead to amputation. Benjamin says “I want to get well so that I can go back to work because I need to provide for my wife.” $1,200 will pay for Benjamin’s surgery, medication, and hospitalization. Let’s help this man get back on his feet and back to work providing for his family!