Nine-month-old Myson "has two very devoted parents," shares our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance (HCA). "But he currently lives in an orphanage in Haiti due to his illness so that they can help keep him as healthy and stable as possible." Myson has three older brothers and sisters who like to visit him and play with him whenever they can. Myson currently suffers from a congenital heart disease called ventricular septal defect. "A hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart," HCA tells us. "Blood leaks through this hole without first passing through the lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving him sickly and weak. If not corrected with surgery, the condition would eventually be fatal." $1,500 will fund overseas transportation and preparation for Myson's heart surgery. Health City Cayman Islands has already subsidized $5,000 of the treatment cost. "I am so happy that Myson can have surgery and I am praying that everything will go well," his mother shares.

This is Lydia, a 12-year-old girl from Kenya. She lives with her half-brother and parents, who work hard as casual laborers. Lydia’s journey to Watsi began when she started experiencing severe, recurrent headaches and convulsions. She has not been able to go to school this semester because her symptoms worsened during the August school holidays. In addition to the headaches and convulsions, her limbs have weakened and she can no longer sit or stand without support. Lydia was admitted and later discharged from a local hospital, however her mother noticed that there was no improvement in her health. Eventually doctors diagnosed Lydia with a brain tumor and determined that she would need surgery. “If the surgery is not done,” our medical partners share, “Lydia could suffer permanent brain damage or even premature death.” Lydia’s loving mother says, “my daughter is very intelligent, however this sickness has really affected her schooling. My prayer and hope is that she gets well soon, so that she can go back to school. We hope that we will get support for her treatment.” $1,260 will pay for the craniotomy, a surgical procedure that will allow doctors to remove the tumor. After surgery Lydia will be able to resume school and she will no longer suffer from headaches or convulsions. Let’s help Lydia get well!

This is Emmanuel. He's 11-years-old and he lives in Kenya with his parents and five brothers and sisters. Emmanuel's parents both work to support their big family - his father is a security guard and his mother farms. "Emmanuel has been to two different hospitals over the last two months without any improvement," our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), tells us. He was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. "Emmanuel is not able to walk without support and is always drowsy. He has not been able to attend school this term because of his condition." The recommended treatment to remove the tumor from Emmanuel's brain and to help him resume a normal and healthy life includes a brain tumor surgery, or more specifically, a craniotomy, which will cost $1260. “I am so sad to see my child’s condition deteriorate every day," says Emmanuel's father. "I pray and hope that he gets treatment as soon as possible. We pray that we’ll get funding for his surgical care soon.” Let's fund this procedure and help Emmanuel out.

Say hello to Mu Lar, a 20-year-old woman from Cambodia. Mu Lar has a cardiac condition which causes her fatigue and heart palpitations, making her daily activities difficult. She’s been married for a year, and hopes to start a family with her husband soon, but her condition makes getting pregnant too risky. Our medical partner, Burma Border Projects, says, “She gets tired when she makes even the smallest movement. Whenever she gets sick with a cold or flu she turns blue and has difficulty breathing.” Mu Lar and her family live in rural Burma, and are able to grow most of their own food by planting seasonal crops. Because of her heart condition, Mu Lar has been unable to help her husband with farming activities and chores around the house. Mu Lar and her husband say, “Our first wish is for her to get treatment. We are still so young, so after Mu Lar has fully recovered, we will try again to have a family.” Burma Border Projects was able to raise $2,310 towards Mu Lar's treatment, but they are counting on Watsi donors for the remaining $1,500 so Mu Lar can get the cardiac treatment she needs to be strong and healthy again.