Mu is a 62-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her family in the village in Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province, Thailand. She moved to Thailand for better job opportunities. She used to work as a day laborer, but sometimes she works as a domestic worker for her neighbor. She also collects rubbish around her area, selling recyclable materials for extra cash. However, since her accident, she is not able to work. Early in September 2023, Mu went to her neighbor’s house to assist them with some housework. By the time she finished her work, she could not see clearly because it was dark. As a result, when Mu was walking down the stairs of her friend’s house to return home, she accidentally slipped and fell down the stairs. Mu was diagnosed with femoral neck fractures on her hip joint. Doctors at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital, also found that she had tuberculosis, which required urgent treatment. When she recovered, she came back to the hospital to have her hip checked again. Mu underwent surgery for her right hip in March 2024. Since then, her right leg is no longer in pain. She can cook, do laundry, look after herself, and has started walking with crutches. However, she still experiences some discomfort while walking and feels some pain in her left hip while walking. She cannot walk properly and still needs to use crutches while walking. Mu is scheduled for surgery on her left hip on December 6th. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure and Mu's care. Once recovered, Mu should no longer be in pain and should be able to walk more and move more easily. Mu's daughter said, "I feel sorry for my mother that I cannot help her. I cannot afford to pay for the surgery as I am still studying and am only able to work part-time. I would like to say thank you very much to all the donors who will help pay for my mother's second surgery on her left hip. Thank you very much."

Meet Roeut, a 66-year-old woman living with her husband in Battambang province in Cambodia. They have five children. Nine years ago, Roeut experienced episodes of intermittent, involuntary tearing from her right eye. She sought treatment at a clinic in Siem Reap province, which included eye drops, massage therapy, and the suctioning out of purulent material from her eye. Later, she underwent cataract surgery for both of her eyes. However, she continues to experience blurred vision, persistent tearing, and discomfort in her eyes. An ophthalmologist referred Roeut to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Surgeons at CSC diagnosed her with obstruction and infection of the right lacrimal duct, indicating a blockage in the tear drainage system of her right eye. On July 16th, Roeut will undergo dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. This procedure will address the tearing, watery eyes, and potential infections, due to impaired or blocked tear drainage. Roeut and her family are able to contribute $100 but need your help to raise $297 more to fund the procedure and post-op care. Roeut said: "After surgery, I hope my eye feels good again and I will have good vision and no tearing."

Baby is a four-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He loves being with his older sister, playing with other children and enjoys playing football. His dad is a farmer and a daily laborer, while his mom is a housewife. His dad also does casual work at a construction site for additional income. Baby was born with bladder exstrophy, a congenital anomaly that affects the bladder and surrounding structures, causing the bladder to form outside the body instead of inside the abdomen. The condition can lead to various challenges, including difficulties with urinary control, potential risks of infection, and a risk of infertility. Fortunately, Baby is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on November 8th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. After surgery and recovery, Baby will have an improved quality of life. Baby's dad said, "God knows about his surgery, but I hope he will heal. I hope his open bladder will be addressed, and he can become healthy."

Chantha is an 11-year-old girl who lives with her parents and one brother in Preah Vihear Province. Her parents are rice farmers, and her youngest brother is seven years old and in the first grade. Chantha is in the fifth grade and attends school regularly. At school, she enjoys studying Khmer and aspires to become a nurse when she grows up. At home, she likes to eat apples and watermelon. In her free time, Chantha loves reading books with her little brother. When she was six, Chantha had a partial amputation on her upper lip from a dog bite. She now has asymmetry in her upper lip, with the right side slightly longer than the left, and an abnormally small mouth. The injury was initially repaired with a local flap at a children's hospital. However, Chantha still has difficulty opening her mouth to eat or speak and has a prominent contracture scar on her lip. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. Her parents were referred to CSC by a local hospital and traveled five hours for consultation. Chantha is scheduled for contracture release surgery on June 11th. This procedure will improve the scar on her lip. Now, Chantha and her family need help raising $462 to fund this procedure and post-operative care. Chantha's mother shared: "I hope the doctors can fix her scar so she can move her mouth and not be self-conscious."

Win Mar is a 57-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their nine-year-old granddaughter in Karen State. She is a homemaker with two daughters who work as domestic workers in Bangkok. In January 2024, Win Mar began to experience blurred vision in both eyes, with more intensity in her left eye. Additionally, she feels occasional pain in her eyes. These symptoms have made it increasingly difficult for her to see clearly. If left untreated, she could lose vision completely. Win Mar was diagnosed with retinal detachment and needs to undergo surgery to reattach her retina. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, has scheduled Win Mar's surgery for October 8th and is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. After surgery, Win Mar's vision will hopefully be restored. Win Mar expressed her gratitude, saying, “If BCMF and donors do not help with my treatment, I would have to be blind for the rest of my life. Thank you BCMF and donors for helping me. I pray BCMF will help more patients who cannot afford treatment costs.”

Thea is a 55-year-old father of four from Cambodia, who lives with his wife and two of his children. His two older children moved out of home to nearby towns to seek job opportunities. Both Thea and his wife work as rice farmers, and their older children occasionally send money home to help support the family. Thea likes spending time with his family, and watching Cambodian and Thai boxing. In January this year, Thea was in a motorcycle accident near his home and fractured his left shinbone. He was treated in a provincial hospital but the fracture did not heal properly and currently there is still some bone exposed. Thea is presently in chronic pain and discomfort, unable to walk or work. When Thea learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours to seek treatment. On April 29th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement, skin flap, and stabilization procedure to to remove dead tissue, cover the wound, and help him walk and feel comfortable again. Thea is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and needs help raising $573 more to fund the procedure. Thea says: "I hope my leg can be fixed, so I can go back to work and support my family."

Vath is a 14-year-old boy from Cambodia. He is an only child who lives with his mother and grandparents, while his father works long hours at a public hospital in Phnom Penh, two hours from where they live. To support the family, his mother sells groceries from their home. Vath is currently in 7th grade and enjoys studying the Khmer language. He loves playing soccer with his friends at school. Vath was born with double "S" scoliosis, an abnormal double curvature of the spine, and macrodactyly, a rare congenital condition that causes toes to be abnormally large. Due to the condition of his spine, his rib cage presses against his lungs, making breathing difficult. Vath was first seen by our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), where he underwent surgery on his right foot, including a toe amputation in January 2024. His family is now seeking further treatment for his scoliosis, which has inhibited his growth. It is difficult for him to walk or keep up with friends, and he often experiences shortness of breath, especially while at school and around other boys his age. On September 3rd, Vath will undergo a fusion procedure of his spine. The damaged vertebra will be removed and the spine will be fused to correct the curvature and stabilize his spine. Timely treatment in adolescence can prevent progression and reduce the need for more invasive measures later in life. Vath and his family are able to contribute $50 but need help to raise $1,450 more to fund the cost of the surgery, spinal implants, medications, and post-op care. Vath said, "I want to run and play soccer with my friends again soon and return to school to study."

Khmao is a 61-year-old stay-at-home mother with four daughters. She lives in Kampot province with her husband, who drives a tuk-tuk, and three of her children. Her oldest daughter is married and lives nearby. Khmao likes to care for her vegetable garden around the house and make sweets for her family. Five years ago, Khmao had an ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the ear drum. For this reason, Khmao experiences hearing loss, ear pain, and ear discharge. It is difficult for her to communicate with people. In the past year, she has completely lost hearing in her left ear. Khmao traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On April 2nd, she will undergo a mastoidectomy in her left ear, which is surgery to remove cells in the hollow, air-filled spaces in the skull behind the ear within the mastoid bone. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Khmao and her family are able to contribute $100 but need an additional $926 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Khmao said, "I hope I will be able to hear normally and communicate better with others."

Thu Ta is a 23-year-old worker at a non-governmental organization. He lives with his aunts and cousins. During his free time, he enjoys cooking and visiting his relatives. In May 2019, Thu Ta began to experience occasional tiredness and difficulty breathing. In the summer of 2023, his symptoms worsened, and he felt severe exhaustion and his hands started to shake. After undergoing an echocardiogram, he was diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) or a hole in the heart. Currently, Thu Ta is constantly tired and experiences chest pain and body aches. He also cannot lift heavy objects due to easily getting fatigued. Doctors suggested that he undergo VSD closure surgery to treat his condition and scheduled the procedure for August 6th, 2024. The surgery is expected to relieve his tiredness and enable him to engage in physical activity more comfortably. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund is requesting $1,500 to fund the procedure. Thu Ta said, "I feel sad when people mention that I have a heart disease and being sick. I cannot engage in physical activity due to my tiredness, and it makes me depressed. With the help of Watsi and BCMF, my surgery becomes possible. I cannot wait to be a healthy person again. Once I recover, I will continue my work with more passion."

Phai is a 60-year-old rice farmer who lives in Kampong Cham with his wife. Their five children and grandchildren live nearby and visit often. In his free time, Phai likes spending time with his grandchildren, studying Buddhism, and watching the local news. Around three months ago, Phai developed a cataract in his right eye, which caused him discomfort, blurred vision, and watery eyes. He has been unable to work for long periods due to vision loss. A cataract clouded the eye's lens, like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. He has difficulty seeing things, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places alone. When Phai learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On March 6th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. He said, "I want to go places alone and not feel afraid. When my vision improves, I can work more and help care for my family."

19-year-old Htun is a student from Tak Province in Thailand. Science is his favorite subject, and he is eager to continue learning more. Htun was diagnosed with a heart condition that involves a damage to the mitral valve, the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. This valve controls the flow of blood, but certain conditions may cause blood to flow backward, or the valve to narrow. This condition has caused Htun to experience fatigue, rapid breathing, and shortness of breath. He requires the support of pillows to sleep comfortably, as sleeping flat on his back exacerbates his breathing difficulties. He also has trouble eating, as he feels short of breath when swallowing food. He has had to withdraw from school due to the condition. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a mitral valve replacement procedure for Htun. His upcoming surgery, set for July 9th at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, will alleviate his symptoms, allowing him to return to school once he has fully recovered. Htun says: "Since my condition has worsened, I had to put my studies on hold in mid-July, and my mother has had to dedicate her time to caring for me, leaving her with no time for her previous activities. Despite this setback, I remain committed to pursuing my dream of becoming an electrical engineer in the future, as I find joy in repairing and creating things."

Leakhena is a quiet 14-year-old girl from Cambodia. She and her twin brother live with their 65-year-old grandmother in Kampong Cham province. Her brother is learning to be a monk at a local temple, while Leakhena stays home to help their grandmother. At home, Leakhena likes to watch TV. According to her grandmother, Leakhena has had knee stiffness and difficulty walking since she was a toddler and is unable to fully straighten her right knee. When Leakhena's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for three and a half hours to seek treatment. On February 15th, surgeons at CSC will perform a quadricepsplasty procedure of her right leg to help her walk better. Leakhena needs our help to fund this $482 procedure. She said: "I hope it will be easy to walk and I will not have any pain."