Cho is a 35-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband, father, two sons, and two younger sisters in Phop Phra District, Tak Province, Thailand. On the 2nd of March 2026, Cho was in a road accident, fracturing her lower right leg. She is in pain, unable to walk or stand, and is unable to sleep. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Cho will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for March 5th and will cost $1,500. This procedure will help Cho be free from pain and able to walk again. Cho's sister said, "Thank you! I am so happy for my sister to receive surgery soon with the support from the donors."

Spencer is a 17-month-old boy from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. He lives with his father, who is an electrician; his mother, who is a retail cashier; and one older sister. He enjoys playing with his sister and listening to music. Spencer has a cardiac condition called double outlet right ventricle. One of his major blood vessels attaches to his heart in an anatomically abnormal location, which prevents blood from flowing normally through his body. Without treatment, this condition leads to heart failure. Spencer will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On March 4th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will detach and reattach the blood vessel to the proper position relative to his heart. Another organization is covering Spencer's surgery, but his family needs support to fund travel costs and related care. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Spencer's family overseas. Spencer's mother shares, "Our family is so grateful that our son can have this chance to have his heart fixed, and we hope everything goes well!"

Htee is a 51-year-old man from Burma who currently lives in a refugee camp in Tak Province, Thailand. He lives with his wife, their three children, and his brother-in-law’s family. The family moved to the camp in September 2024 so that Htee could seek medical treatment in Thailand. His wife and brother-in-law work as agricultural day laborers, while Htee is unable to work due to his health condition. In June 2021, Htee began experiencing troubling symptoms. Doctors diagnosed him with urinary tract stones and prescribed oral medication, which helped improve his condition for a period of time. In August 2024, Htee's symptoms worsened. After several consultations and tests, doctors diagnosed him with a prostate urethral stone and recommended shockwave lithotripsy, a procedure that uses high-energy shock waves directed via X-ray or ultrasound to shatter kidney stones. Htee is scheduled to undergo treatment on February 2nd. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. With treatment, Htee hopes to recover and regain his ability to support his family. “I feel helpless and unable to support my family,” said Htee. “My wife has to be the breadwinner in this family, which makes me very sad. We are struggling financially, and I can’t even send my children to school. I am grateful for the support with my treatment and hope to be free from this suffering.”

Theresia is a 15-year-old girl from Tanzania. Theresia’s mother currently lives in Oldeani, Karatu, where she works as a small-scale farmer cultivating maize to support the family. Theresia always loved school, but the increasing pain and difficulty walking forced her to drop out. The long distances to school, uneven paths, and the social challenges that came with her condition made it impossible for her to continue. It was a heartbreaking decision for her and her mother, who has always encouraged her education. Theresia has clubfoot on her right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual, and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Fortunately, Theresia's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on December 5th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,119 to fund Theresia's clubfoot repair. Her mother dreams of seeing her daughter walk comfortably again, free from pain, and return to school to continue chasing the future she deserves. Theresia says, "It has been painful trying to work at home, go to school, and be independent. I wish for this to change and the pain to stop."

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!"

Thu Zar is an 18-year-old young woman from Burma. She lives with her parents, one older brother, and one older sister in a village in Karen State. Thu Zar’s parents work as farmers, and both her brother and sister help with the family farm work . Thu Zar also helps the family with farm work. The family mainly relies on growing crops and selling some of the surplus. One of her sisters, who lives in Bangkok and works as a waitress, sends 3,000 THB per month to support the family. Their combined family income is sufficient for their daily expenses but cannot afford expensive treatment costs like surgery. In early of August 2020, Thu Zar noticed a swelling on the left side of her neck. At that time the swelling was small so that she didn't take it seriously. Over time, the mass gradually increased in size and she decided to seek treatment at the local hospital. When it did not help, she finally traveled to Thailand in June 2025 to seek care. She underwent some investigations at our medical partner's care hospital, Mae Sot Hospital, and the doctor recommended surgery to remove the mass. Currently, Thu Zar continues to experience mild pain and redness on the left side of her neck. The swelling keeps slowly growing which gets her worried about her future. She cannot sleep at night and is eating less because of the pain. Fortunately, Thu Zar sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF). She is scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on October 15th. Our medical partner is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. When Thu Zar learnt that there would be donors that would support her treatment costs, she was overjoyed. Expressing her deepest gratitude, she said: “Thank you so much to the organization BCMF and all the donors who are willing to help me with the treatment cost. Without your assistance, it would be impossible to undergo surgery. I hope to return home to help my family with farm work after surgery. Let me say that again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for helping me with treatment costs.”

Eveless is a 28-year-old woman from Dzuwa Village in Lilongwe District in Malawi. She grew up in a farming family, and has been involved in farming for most of her life. She was unable to complete primary school, but she has always found purpose in working with her family. In October 2024, Eveless and her husband discovered they were expecting a child. It was a moment of happiness and hope for them. But not long afterwards, Eveless began experiencing complications. She was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. Further examination revealed she was also living with a condition called Hirschsprung's disease, which affects her intestines and prevents her from passing stool normally. Eveless underwent major surgery to remove the affected part of her colon. A temporary stoma was created, allowing her to pass stool through an opening in her abdomen and into a stoma bag. Since then, she has received care at our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, where she goes for regular stoma bag changes and nutrition support. Her recovery has been steady, and her health has improved. The next step in her treatment is a stoma reversal — a procedure where the stoma is closed, and the bowel is reconnected internally. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is looking to raise $709 to fund Eveless' surgery, which is scheduled for April 28th. Eveless is looking forward to completing her treatment, so that she can regain her health and independence, return to farming, and grow her family. Eveless said, “I look forward to recovering so I can go back to farming. I want to be strong and happy again, and plan for another child. I want to live normally, without depending on others.”

Yohannes is a lively toddler from Ethiopia. He delights in exploring his surroundings, enjoys playing with other children, and cherishes the moments spent with his mother. His mother is a dedicated homemaker who also helps her husband on their small farm. Although they work hard, the produce from their land often falls short of meeting the family’s needs. To supplement their income, both parents take on additional work on neighboring farms. Yohannes was born with an anorectal malformation, a congenital abnormality that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. He needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction. Yohannes was referred to our medical partner's care center, Bethany Kids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on April 9th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Yohannes's procedure and care. After his recovery, Yohannes will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Yohannes' mother said, "I will be happy if my child heals and starts a normal life like other children. I no longer want to see him suffer as a result of this condition."

Nay is a 19-year-old young man from Burma. He currently lives with his mother, elder sister, brother-in-law, younger sister, niece, and nephew in a village in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Nay’s mother is a homemaker, while Nay, his elder sister, younger sister, and brother-in-law work as day labourers in corn fields. In his free time, Nay loves playing games on his phone, and playing cane ball with his friends On July 16th, 2025, Nay fell from a mango tree while climbing to pick fruit for his nephew. He briefly lost consciousness for about one minute, until his elder sister managed to shake and wake him. Following the fall, he experienced severe pain and swelling in his right thigh, so he was brought to the Mae Tao Clinic, where the doctor applied a bandage and diagnosed him with a right femur fracture. Currently, Nay is suffering from severe pain and inflammation in his right thigh. He cannot move or walk because of the pain and the broken bone. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Nay will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for July 17th and will cost $1,500. This surgery will help Nay walk and free him from pain so that he can return to his work as he planned. Nay’s sister expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to BCMF and the donors for assistance with my brother’s treatment costs. Without your support, my little brother’s surgery would not be possible. I wish all of you well and hope you can continue helping more patients like my brother. Nay also added, “I feel extremely grateful because of your help. I was afraid I would become disabled without treatment, but now I feel more relieved and hopeful for my recovery.”