Meet Hiudal, a 37-year-old married man from Nepal. “Hiudal works at a hotel to keep his family going,” shares our medical partner, Possible. “He has four children who all go to school.” Six months ago, Hiudal slipped in the bathroom and fractured his left arm. He had surgery to have a metal plate inserted so that the bone would heal properly and allow him to regain full use of his arm. Unfortunately, an infection developed in the area of the surgery. Due to the infection, the bone did not completely heal. Hiudal has been working despite the injury and complications, but requires further treatment that he cannot afford. For $579, Hiudal will have surgery to remove the metal plate as well as the infected tissue from his arm. Once it is determined that the area is free of infection and not at risk for recurrence, Hiudal will require another surgery to insert a second plate or have an external fixation device fitted. “I've already undergone surgery and now because of the infection I need to get a couple more surgeries. It's very difficult for me to continue working in this condition,” said Hiudal. Let’s help Hiudal take the next step toward overcoming his injury so he can continue to support his family.

"Hilda takes inspiration from others and has not lost hope in her ability to recover," says our medical partner, Ortho FOCOS (OF). "She is very appreciative of all of those who are assisting with the raising of funds for her treatment." 12-year-old Hilda is a girl from Ghana who currently lives with congenital scoliosis, a curvature of her spine. "While she is not currently in pain, her deformity is progressively worsening," says OF. "She has become very withdrawn and is no longer socially engaged. Walking long distances has been difficult and she no longer engages in any sort of physical activity." In order to make a full recovery, Hilda will need surgery to correct her spine. The surgery costs $1500, and Hilda's family is unable to cover the cost. Her father is a civil servant, and her mother is a petty trader. The surgery is crucial for Hilda to grow and develop normally, and without pain. She is expected to make a full recovery. Hilda is passionate about drawing and dancing. She is a respectful, intelligent girl and one day dreams of becoming a nurse. Let's help her get there, and fund this important surgery!