Pan Ei is a 24-year-old woman from Burma. Pan Ei’s father is a farmer. Her mother is receiving kidney dialysis treatment and cannot work. Her siblings help their father on the farm. In her free time, she enjoys playing with children and loves playing football. In the future, she hopes to work hard so she can support her family. Pan Ei was diagnosed with a heart condition that requires valve replacement. Heart valves control the flow of blood between chambers, but certain conditions may narrow the heart valve or cause the blood to flow backwards. Normal valve function is necessary to prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Currently, Pan Ei suffers from fatigue, insomnia, and pain in her finger joints. Aside from her symptoms, she worries about her health condition and the financial burden of repaying debts. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a heart valve replacement for Pan Ei. The treatment is scheduled to take place on January 17th and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Pan Ei expresses her gratitude, saying, “Thank you for helping me with financial support. When I heard that your organization and your donors would provide financial support for me, I felt deeply grateful. Thank you so much for helping with the surgery cost.”

Kalkidan is a one-year-old girl from Ethiopia. She is a delightful baby girl with a natural curiosity, always eager to explore her surroundings and engage in playful activities with her siblings. As the fourth child in her family, her entrance into the world was marked by a moment of profound distress for her mother; on the day of her birth, Kalkidan's eldest brother was gravely ill and in the ICU. This backdrop of anxiety cast a shadow over her arrival, as her family rallied in hopes of supporting her brother's recovery. Kalkidan lives with her parents and her three siblings, a sister and two brothers, in a rented home. Her mother, a dedicated housewife, manages the household, while her father works as a daily laborer, striving to provide for the family. They often face financial challenges, sometimes prompting her mother to request additional time from the landlord to meet their rent obligations. At one point, their economic struggles led to a separation that lasted for some time as they struggled to feed their children. Their journey to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM), has sparked excitement, as there is a glimmer of hope for medical intervention for Kalkidan's condition. Kalkidan was born with an anorectal malformation, a condition that leads to a complete or partial intestinal blockage. She needs to undergo a series of procedures to eliminate bowel dysfunction. Kalkidan is scheduled to undergo surgery to correct her condition on December 16th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Kalkidan's procedure and care. After her recovery, Kalkidan will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Kalkidan's mother expressed her heartfelt gratitude, stating, "I am profoundly thankful for this invaluable service and the divine support that is about to make it possible for my daughter to undergo her surgery and treatment. May God bless each one of you."

Roth is 32 years old and lives with his parents in Kampong Speu province, Cambodia. His four siblings have all married and moved out of the family home. Roth helps his parents in the rice fields. In his free time, Roth likes exercising and checking his social media. One year ago, Roth began experiencing pain in his right hip, which has made it difficult for him to walk and to go about his daily activities. The condition appeared to develop naturally, without trauma or accident. He had previously undergone a total hip arthroplasty on his left hip in 2012 at our medical partner's care center, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Roth decided to travel back to CSC for treatment on his right hip. On November 10th, Roth will undergo a hip replacement procedure. His family can contribute $100, but needs help to raise $1,400 more to fund his procedure and care. After his surgery, Roth should be able to walk without pain and return to work. Roth said: “I hope that I will be able to walk easily and no longer have hip pain, so I can help my parents in the fields again.”

Aum is a 29-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her son and her mother in a village in Kachin State, close to the China border. Her mother looks after her son while Aum works as a farmer. She sells some of her crops for income and keep some for her family's consumption. Her husband left her after she gave birth to her son a year ago. Their income is just enough to cover family expenses, and they need to borrow money when someone is sick to pay for treatment. In the middle of 2024, Aum noticed a small lump beside her right elbow. A few months later, the lump started to gradually grow in size. Aum contacted a friend who helped arrange for her to travel to Thailand to seek review and treatment. At the hospital, she was diagnosed with a tumor and the doctor recommended surgery to remove it. Currently, she experiences pain around her right elbow area and the lump keeps increasing in size. She is very worried about her condition and financial situation. Fortunately, Aum sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. She is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on October 16th. She is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Aum said, "I am really sad about my condition. I have family - my son and my mother - and they need me. I can't work due to my right arm pain. I am thankful to every staff and donors who are willing to help me. May you are all be blessed."

Dawyll is a six-year-old student from Haiti. He lives with his parents and younger sister in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. His father is a government clerk and his mother is a teacher. He is in the first grade and enjoys school and church. Dawyll has a cardiac condition called congenital aortic stenosis. The opening of the four valves of his heart is too small; this causes blood to back up in his heart, leading to heart failure. Dawyll will fly to Cayman Islands to receive treatment. On September 17th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will insert a catheter with a balloon on the end into the valve and inflate the balloon, stretching the valve to a more normal size. Another organization is supporting the cost of his surgery. Dawyll's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. 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 Dawyll's family overseas. Dawyll's father says: "Our family is so grateful to everyone who made this journey possible for us!"

Chandyna is 14 years old and the oldest of three from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Her father runs a small shop selling grilled duck and chicken, and her mother helps with the business. Chandyna is currently in sixth grade, with Khmer as her favorite subject, and dreams of becoming a nurse in the future. In her free time, she helps her mother with household chores and looks after her younger sister. She enjoys soup with a lot of vegetables. Chandyna was diagnosed with an abnormal spine when she was 11 years old, after her father took her to a local governmental hospital in Phnom Penh. A scan revealed a condition called scoliosis, where the spine curves abnormally to the side, often resembling a "C" or "S" shape. It can affect the upper (thoracic) or lower (lumbar) spine, or both. Scoliosis can develop at any age, but it is typically diagnosed in children and adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15. Chandyna has been wearing a brace since she was 11. While she does not experience constant pain, she has noticeable differences in shoulder height, gets tired easily during physical activities, and occasionally has back pain. Unfortunately, her parents could not afford the care available at the hospital and referred her to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, seeking treatment to correct her spine. On August 11th, Chandyna will undergo surgery with instrumentation to correct her scoliosis and stabilize her spine. This surgery will improve her posture and allow her to live a healthier life. Her family hopes an operation will help her live more comfortably and avoid future complications, but they need help with the $1,500 cost of the surgery. This will include surgery, anesthesia, medication, and postoperative care. Chandya's father said, "After the operation, I hope that my daughter will have a normal spine like other people and not have any pain. I want her to grow strong and healthy so she can follow her dreams."

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.”