Ny is 54 years old and a fruit seller from Banteay Meanchey Province from Cambodia. She is married and has one son, two daughters, and one grandson. She currently lives with her husband, who works as a construction laborer. In her free time, Ny enjoys listening to the news on the radio and listening to monks' sermons. Ny is diabetic, which has affected her vision. She was diagnosed with retinal detachment on her right eye. She has been experiencing constant tearing and blurred vision, which makes it difficult for her to see clearly and affects her ability to sell fruit properly. Because of her poor vision, she also finds it difficult to travel far places. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Ny learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for eight hours seeking treatment. On February 26th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Her family can contribute $50, but needs hep raising $656 more to fund her procedure and care. Ny said, "She hopes that after surgery, her vision will improve, the tearing will stop, and her vision will not deteriorate any further. She wishes to return to selling fruit and move around independently as before."

Nusrat is a nine-year-old girl from West Bengal, India. She has an elder brother and goes to school in her village. She lives in a home that her family shares with extended family, and she is equally loved and adored by everyone. When she was just an infant, Nusrat sustained severe burns when a vessel full of hot oil was accidentally spilt as her uncle walked by carrying the pot. She was treated locally for a few weeks, but developed extensive scarring on the left side of her face, lower lip, neck, and chest. She had two previous surgeries in 2019 to treat the burned skin on her neck. Nusrat needs surgery for her residual neck contracture and lower lip scarring. She has high hopes of restoring her neck mobility and improving her appearance with surgical repairs. Nusrat has travelled a considerable distance for treatment with our medical partner, G.S. Memorial Plastic Surgery Hospital and Trauma Center. The G.S. Memorial Trust will cover a portion of the cost of her procedure, and the family is seeking assistance to raise the remaining $866 to fund her next procedure. Her surgery is scheduled for April 8th. Nusrat's mother says, "The surgical team and the hospital have been supportive during her treatments before, and we have full faith in their abilities to treat her and help her regain confidence as they have done from day one."

Dave is 31 years old and a farmer from the Philippines. He is the sole caregiver for his father, who has hypertension and gout. He works as a farmer, raising chickens and planting root crops. He admits that his work does not earn much, and his limited income makes it hard for him and his father to meet their daily needs. At times, his siblings help by giving money to pay for electricity, water, and his father’s medicines. Dave first noticed swelling and pain when he was in high school. By the time he reached college, the pain was unbearable. It comes and goes, and each time it happens, he finds it difficult to walk and carry out his daily activities. Dave was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia and needs surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, can help. On January 28th, Dave will undergo hernia repair surgery to address his symptoms and allow him to live more comfortably. He needs help to raise $1,121 to fund his procedure and care. Dave shared, "I have always worried that my hernia would get worse. With surgery, I hope I will no longer feel afraid every day. I want to work properly again and be free from the heavy feeling of constantly wondering when my hernia will act up."

May is a 16-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her retired mother-in-law, her older sister-in-law, who is a homemaker, and three brothers-in-law. The youngest brother-in-law does not work, while May's partner and the eldest brother-in-law are employed as shopkeepers, earning a combined household income of approximately 2,000–2,500 THB per month. This income is only sufficient to cover basic food needs. The family has also been receiving TBC food rations. However, this support was scheduled to end in December 2025 due to the withdrawal of humanitarian aid funding, further increasing the family’s financial insecurity. May currently has access to free basic healthcare in refugee camp. Any advanced or surgical care remains financially out of reach for her family. May is currently expecting her first child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because of a high risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping May undergo a C-Section on January 5th at our medical partner's care center, Tha Song Yang Hospital. This procedure will cost $1,500, and May needs your support. May said, “I am still very young, so I don’t know what will happen. But I am also happy and excited to meet my baby girl.”

Pitou is a 12-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two younger siblings in Phnom Penh province. His parents are grocery sellers. Pitou is currently in grade eight. He enjoys biology, and he would like to be a doctor when he grows up. During his free time, he enjoys reading books, playing games, and playing soccer with friends. His favorite meal is his mother's pork fried rice. About two years ago, Pitou started having weakness in his feet, ankles, and legs. He has difficulty using his ankle muscles to lift up his foot, and has experienced muscle wasting in both of his legs and a lack of sensation. Doctors have tentatively diagnosed him with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy. A complex reconstruction procedure is necessary for both legs to help manage the progression of the disease. He needs to undergo a tendon and nerve repair procedure to help regain strength and mobility. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Pitou receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo the tendon and nerve repair procedure on December 2nd. This procedure will cost $701, and Pitou and his family need your support. Pitou shared "After the surgery, I hope that I will no longer have difficulty with walking, so I can go to school by myself and play my favorite sport."

Ambar is a 15-month-old baby girl from Bolivia. Her mom is a homemaker, and her dad installs building pipe connection tubes. Ambar has an older sister. Ambar's parents noticed she used to perspire a lot when crawling; her pediatrician noticed she had an enlarged heart and was not growing properly, and she was soon diagnosed with a heart condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels next to the heart. This condition prevents Ambar's blood from circulating properly, causing weakness and leaving her at risk of heart failure if the condition is not treated. On December 2nd, Ambar will undergo heart surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew the hole closed so that blood can no longer leak through it. Ambar's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Ambar's mother says, "I pray my child will have a successful surgery."

Say is a 28-year-old woman from Burma. She lives in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. She lives with her mother, five younger siblings, husband, and their 2-year-old daughter. Say and her family are originally from Karen State, Burma. They fled to the camp in December 2010 due to armed conflict. Her husband works as a day laborer just outside the camp, while she works as a teacher. During her free time, she plants vegetables around her home and makes traditional dresses to earn extra income. Say is currently expecting her second child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Say undergo a C-Section on August 10th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Say needs your support. Say said, “In the future, I want to be a good teacher and serve my community as much as I can, while taking good care of my family.”

Tongseng is a 36-year-old man from Cambodia. He lives in Takeo Province with his wife and two children, aged seven and one. His wife sells fruit at the local market to support the family. Tongseng also helps her with the business whenever possible, and enjoys cooking for his family. Two years ago, Tongseng began experiencing severe pain in his hips, along with difficulty walking and sitting for long periods. The condition gradually worsened, limiting his mobility and preventing him from helping his wife at the market. He also had to give up playing sports, one of his favorite hobbies. Seeking answers, Tongseng traveled to Vietnam, where he was diagnosed with bilateral avascular necrosis, which is death of bone tissue due to interruption of the blood supply. He could not afford surgery in Vietnam, and returned to Cambodia. Tongseng recently underwent surgery on his right hip through our medical partner, Children's Surgical Center (CSC). The operation was successful, and his condition has improved. He is now seeking treatment for the left hip to fully regain his mobility and independence. Our medical partner, CSC, is helping Tongseng receive treatment. On September 3rd, he will undergo hip hemi-arthroplasty on his left hip, allowing him to walk more easily, relieve his pain, and help him return to supporting his family. Tongseng and his family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $612 more to fund the surgery, postoperative care, and physiotherapy. Tongseng shared, "I hope I can have the surgery, so I can feel healthy and work with my wife in the market to support our family."