Emily is 45 years old and mother of one from Malawi. She sells second-hand clothes, while her husband is a secondary school teacher. She likes singing and enjoys eating chips and chicken. Since 2022, Emily has been experiencing heavy bleeding accompanied by abdominal pain. She is unable to work and perform her daily duties because of her symptoms. Emily was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and needs a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (TAH), the removal of the uterus, including the cervix. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Emily undergo surgery on February 25th. Emily needs help to raise $1,363 to fund her procedure and care. After surgery, Emily is looking forward to working again. Emily said, "I just want to get better, resume my business, and support my loving husband and child."

Danilo is a caretaker from the Philippines. Danilo, his partner, and his son live with the family Danilo works for. His housing, electricity, water, and food are all provided. In exchange, Danilo takes care of the house and his partner helps with the household chores. Danilo's son works as a painter. Four years ago, Danilo was diagnosed with an indirect inguinal hernia. Since his discomfort started during the COVID-19 pandemic, he did not have the chance to seek medical attention right away. As the years passed, he felt more discomfort and pain. He also has difficulty walking due to his condition. Fortunately, on January 25th, Danilo will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost of Danilo's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is requesting $1,038 to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Danilo shared, "I am deeply grateful for the support I will receive. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the individuals and organizations that assist those in need like me. Thank you very much to all of you. This surgery will greatly benefit me and my family."

Eh Hay is an eight-year-old young boy from Burma. He lives with his parents, and six older siblings in Tak Province, Thailand. Originally from Burma, Eh Hay and his family moved to Thailand to look for better job and education opportunities. His father is a day laborer, while his mother is a homemaker. His oldest brother is a teacher at a migrant school, and his other six siblings are students. In April 2022, Eh Hay started experiencing blurry vision. He was later diagnosed with a left eye injury. Doctors recommend enucleation, the removal of the eye, to treat this condition. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund this surgery. The treatment is scheduled to take place on December 20th at our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot General Hospital. Once completed, Eh Hay will hopefully live more comfortably. Eh cannot see with his left eye. He is shy around people, and he does not go out. He quit school and stopped going to church as there are a lot of people there. Eh Hay said, “I want my eye to look as normal as other people’s eyes but now I feel like I am very different from others.” Eh Hay’s mother added, “I feel sad when I know that he feels this way but we cannot do anything. We do not have money for his treatment as well, so I was worried that he has to stay like that for his whole life. Thank you so much for providing this support to my son and I hope that, after the surgery, he will go back to school.”

Elizabeth is a 4th grade student from Kenya. She is the oldest in her family, with two younger siblings. When Elizabeth was little her parents separated and her mother left, so Elizabeth now lives with her grandmother. Elizabeth has clubfoot on the left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. This condition has affected her ability to walk comfortably and complete daily activities. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. Elizabeth will undergo clubfoot surgery on November 12th. AMH requests $1,286 to fund this procedure. After treatment and recovery, she will be able to walk properly, which will help her continue her education and boost her self-confidence. This journey means so much to Elizabeth and her family. Soon, she will be able to focus on her studies and live her life fully for a brighter future by becoming a doctor. “I am looking forward to walking confidently, continuing with my education, and achieving my dream career of becoming a doctor in the future. I pray God to help me achieve this so that I can help needy patients with different conditions,” Elizabeth shared.

Sheila is a young girl from Kenya. Sheila is the firstborn in a family of two and comes from Mutamaiyu village in Kisii County. She lives with her grandmother, who works as a tea picker in the village. After Sheila's mother remarried, she left her in the care of her grandmother. Despite her challenges, Sheila remains a cheerful and social girl with big dreams. Sheila has clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. She has never been able to walk properly, relying on crawling to move around. Sheila has also never had the chance to attend school, but her biggest wish is to recover quickly so she can finally experience the joy of learning alongside other children. Sheila is currently undergoing bilateral serial casting and will soon have foot reconstruction surgery. Fortunately, Sheila visited our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on October 23rd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, requests $1,286 to fund Sheila's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she will have improved self-esteem, and walk with ease. It will help her fulfill her dream of going to school. "Once I get well, I’ll finally be able to walk to school and join the other children and learn with them without any struggles,” Sheila told us.

Meet Sithorn, a 14-year-old girl who lives with her parents and three siblings in Prey Veng province in Cambodia. Her father is a construction worker, while her mother works in a clothing factory. Her oldest brother is a waiter, while her younger siblings are in primary school. Sithorn dropped out of eighth grade at the start of the school year, due to back pain, which made it difficult for her to sit comfortably at her desk. She now stays at home to help her mother with cooking, cleaning the house, and taking care of her younger siblings. Several months ago, Sithorn's mother noticed an abnormal curvature of her daughter's spine, which was later diagnosed as Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). This condition, which typically develops between the ages of ten and 18, causes Sithorn's spine to curve sideways in an "S" shape. Sithorn complains of back pain that extends to her neck, making it hard for her to sit for long periods. She also experiences fullness in her chest, and difficulty breathing, especially at night. Fortunately, our medical partner, the Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On September 11th, surgeons will perform posterior spinal fusion surgery to correct the curvature of Sithorn's spine. Sithorn's mother can only afford $100 toward her daughter’s care and needs your help to raise the remaining $1,400 for the surgery, hospitalization, post-operative medication, and physiotherapy. This surgery will help alleviate Sithorn's pain, improve her posture, and enable her to return to school again. Sithorn shared, "I hope my surgery will be successful so I can return to school and focus on my studies."

Renato is a 77-year-old man from the Philippines. He was previously married but has been separated from his wife since 1987. Renato is currently unemployed due to physical limitations as a senior citizen. He often uses his mobile phone for leisure and plays billiards in his free time. He relies on his social security pension of about $350 a month for his living expenses. Four years ago, Renato started to experience pain in the abdominal part of his body, especially when he lifted heavy objects. Due to the consistent pain, he decided to visit a private clinic to consult about his condition. It was found that he had an indirect inguinal hernia and was advised to undergo surgery. Fortunately, on August 17th, Renato will undergo hernia repair surgery. A portion of the cost of Renato's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is seeking help to raise $1,103 more to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Renato says, "Thank you very much for this opportunity to get treated. I may have no family but I feel that the Lord continues to send me people and organizations like you to help me so I am very grateful."

Arlet is a preschooler from Bolivia. She lives in a valley in southern Bolivia with her father (who is a farmer), her mother ( who is a homemaker), and one older sister. She goes to preschool and loves coloring and drawing. Arlet has a cardiac condition called atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. On July 24, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in her heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Our medical partner International Cardiac Alliance is helping her family raise $1,500 to directly support her treatment. Her mother shared: "Our family has been hoping and praying for this surgery ever since our daughter was a small baby, and we are so glad to have the chance now."

Yigermal is a nine-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He is the only child of his father. His parents are separated and his mother lives elsewhere. Yigermal lives with his father and grandmother in Merto Lemariam, Ethiopia. Yigermal's father had to sell his land to cover medical expenses when he became ill. Due to health complications, he is not currently working. The father underwent kidney surgery two years ago. Yigermal was born with a congenital anomaly called bladder exstrophy, where the bladder is abnormally open from the front abdomen. His bladder is exposed to air, causing him to leak urine directly onto his abdomen. As a result, he suffers from pain, discomfort, infections, and other troubling symptoms. He cannot even go to school as other children would tease him. Yigermal couldn't get surgery for a long time because his father did not have the money to take him to referral hospitals in the city. Yigermal needs a Mainz Pouch procedure, which involves diverting his urine to the anal opening and creating a pouch bladder from the bowel. He is scheduled for this bladder surgery on June 25th. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $1,500 to cover his medical costs. Yigermal's family needs your help. Yigermal's dad said, “I hope that he will get the surgery and heal. I will teach him if he heals. I will do labor work and raise him.”

Lucio is a 48-year-old man from the Philippines. He resides with his brother, the sole remaining member of his family, and is employed in his brother's micro-enterprise where they produce and sell rice cakes. For this, he earns $87 a month as his personal allowance. One year ago, Lucio started experiencing pain in a sensitive area. He initially thought it was a urinary tract infection, but when the pain persisted, he was taken to our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. Upon review, he was diagnosed with inguinal hernia, a condition in which soft tissue bulges through a weak point in the abdominal muscles. The doctors advised that he undergo hernia repair surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is helping Lucio receive treatment. On May 9th, surgeons at Our Lady of Peace Hospital will perform hernia repair surgery to relieve his symptoms and allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. A portion of the cost of Lucio's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, but Lucio still needs help raising $1,103 to fund the procedure. Lucio says: "My income only covers my personal expenses. I even eat at my brother's table, so I am very grateful for this opportunity. Thank you for helping me."

Mirleiny is a five-year-old girl from Haiti. She lives with her parents and two older brothers in a neighborhood outside of the capital. She is currently in kindergarten and likes drawing and dancing. Mirleiny has a cardiac condition called atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Mirleiny is scheduled to fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On May 1st, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will sew a patch over the hole, so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization, Gift of Life International, is contributing funds to pay for surgery. Mirleiny's family needs help funding the costs of surgery prep. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medicines, checkups, and follow-up appointments. It also supports passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Mirleiny's family overseas. Mirleiny's mother says: "Our family is so happy to know that after this surgery our daughter's heart will be normal!"

Hein is a four-year-old boy living in Burma with his parents and sister. His mother is a homemaker while his father works as a second-hand motorbike broker to provide for their family. The family faces financial struggles and Hein's grandparents often step in to offer financial assistance during times of need. Hein's sister is a student, while he stays at home with his mother. When Hein was two years old, his mother noticed that he had a small lump on his right eyelid. He rubbed his eyes frequently, experienced discomfort and sometimes woke up with his eye swollen. His mother took him to a nearby hospital in 2022 and he was given some eye drops and an antibiotic. The doctor further suggested that Hein’s mother take him to an ophthalmology hospital, which specializes in eye care, for further investigation. However, due to security concerns stemming from the civil war and the high costs associated with the journey, Hein's mother was unable to make the trip. As time passed, Hein's condition deteriorated, with increased swelling and itchiness. Presently, his right eye is painful, showing signs of redness and swelling. Hein's mother brought him to our medical partner's care center for treatment. On March 25th, Hein is scheduled for a cyst excision procedure that will provide him relief and improve his vision and eye movement. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund the procedure. Hein’s mother said, "I have been trying my best to seek treatment for him, and even though I cannot afford it, I hoped to find a way for him to get treated. I want him to grow up like other children and enjoy his life. As a mother, I always want the best for him, and I want to support his future ambitions. I am so happy to learn that my son's medical treatment will be supported by donors. I am happy and relieved, and I hope that Hein's condition will be cured."