Moo is a 12-year-old boy from Burma. He lives with his family in a refugee camp in Sob Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Moo was born and raised in the camp with his younger brother. His parents are originally from an area across the border in Burma, but moved to the refugee camp in 2006 due to conflicts happening in their village. Moo’s mother is a homemaker, while his father works as a day labourer earning what he can to support their family. During his free time, he likes to play football with his friends and also play with his younger brother at home. One day ago, Moo began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. He was diagnosed with appendicitis and now needs urgent surgery to prevent his condition from worsening. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Moo receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo an appendectomy, a surgery to remove the appendix when it becomes infected, on August 7th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Moo and his family need your support. Moo said, “I have abdominal pain and I feel very bad. I hope that my pain will go away.”

Su is a 42-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her two children in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. Su’s two children are students. She worked as a taxi driver but had to stop her work three months ago due to her current health issues. In her free time, Su enjoys learning English and the Thai language. In 2024, Su started to experience right upper abdominal pain, which made it difficult for her to breathe properly. At the local clinic, she was diagnosed with gallstones. Su needs to undergo surgery for her condition; however, she cannot afford it. Her symptoms persisted and worsened. Su has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, Su's symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Su is scheduled to undergo gallbladder removal surgery on July 8th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Su's procedure and care. Su said, “I feel that I suffer from this kind of disease, and it is a big burden that I need to look after my two children. I have no one to rely on, and sometimes I feel tired, and I want to give up on everything.”

Dah is a 32-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband, mother, two nieces, and three nephews in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Her nieces and nephews are all students in the camp. She and her husband grew vegetables in their compound in addition to raising poultry for income. They also receive cash support from an international aid agency. They receive free basic health care in the refugee camp provided by another non-profit organization. During her free time, she enjoys cleaning and sewing. Dah is currently expecting her first child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because she was diagnosed with pre-eclampsia and prolonged labor. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Dah undergo a C-Section on June 6th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Dah needs your support. “I want to learn more about sewing when my baby grows up and I want to start a sewing business so that I can take care of my baby at home and earn extra money for my family,” Dah said.

Anabel is a seven-year-old girl from the southern part of Bolivia. She lives with her younger sister and her mom who used to work as a kitchen helper, but is currently taking care of her full time. When Anabel was born, doctors told her family she had a heart murmur due to a hole near her heart, but they were hopeful it might close on its own over time. However, the hole failed to close as she grew, so the doctors told her mom that Anabel needed heart surgery. Anabel has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two major blood vessels near her heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. On May 7th, she will undergo cardiac 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. Anabel'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. Anabel's mother shared: "I pray that my smart, funny, and sweet girl will have a successful surgery, so she can be healthy!"

Flossy is 47 years old and a single mother of two from Malawi. She sells secondhand clothes and, sometimes, works in construction. For five years, Flossy has been experiencing abdominal pains, backache, and heavy bleeding. She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. But since the fibroids were very small, she was sent back home. The pain and bleeding have gotten worse, and doctors have advised her to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, requests $1,363 to fund Flossy's surgery. On April 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Flossy will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Flossy said, "I am tired of these symptoms since they are disturbing my daily activities. I don't have as much energy as before, and I need your support to get back on my feet."

Staller is a 55-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and four-year-old grandson in Myawaddy, Karen State, Burma. Staller and her husband previously ran a laundromat but had to shut it down due to her health issues. During her free time, she enjoys watching the news, Tiktok videos on her phone, and spending time with her grandson. Staller and her husband depend financially on their daughter, a housekeeper in Shan State. In May 2024, Staller began to experience troubling symptoms, including severe lower back pain and hematuria, or blood in the urine. Doctors want to perform a ureteroscopy to treat her condition. During this procedure, doctors will insert a scope through the urethra and bladder to locate the stone and remove it. Depending on the size of the stone, it may need to be broken down into smaller pieces so they can remove it more easily. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 for this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on March 9th at Mae Sot General Hospital. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully alleviate her symptoms. Staller expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much to BCMF and the donors for the assistance of my treatment costs. Without your help, my surgery would not be possible, and I cannot express enough words for my thankfulness to each of you.”

Joana is a 57-year-old woman from Malawi. She and her husband have five children. Joana used to run a business but now must depend on her adult children for support. Joana shared she enjoys being around her daughters and eating traditional meals like sweet potatoes, cassava, rice, and ugali made from maize flour and served with vegetables. For one year, Joana has been experiencing worrisome symptoms that lead to eye dimness, dizziness, heart palpitations, and weakness. She was rushed to the hospital for support due to significant blood loss. The doctors ran several tests to determine that she has uterine fibroids and needs to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy. However, due to a long waitlist, she has been unable to undergo surgery. In January, she needed to be rushed to the hospital again due to experiencing the same symptoms. At her appointment in May, her gynecologist was able to refer her to our medical partner's program for urgent surgical support. Fortunately, on February 7th, she will undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Joana contributed a co-pay toward her care, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund her surgery costs. Once recovered, Joana will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Joana said, "I can't wait to see myself well again. The bleeding is something else; it brings in eye dimness, dizziness, heart palpitations, and weakness that makes me feel very uncomfortable. PIH is my last hope; I am not ready to die. Thank you in advance."

Moe is a 16-year-old girl from Burma who lives with her elder sister, aunt, uncle, and four cousins in Karen state. Her parents live in Bangkok, Thailand where her father works as a mason. Moe’s aunt and her family run an online shop. Moe’s elder sister is currently suffering from heart disease and undertook treatments at the hospital in Karen State. Moe attended school but had to pause her studies due to her ongoing health problems. Moe experiences abdominal pain and is taking oral painkillers. Moe was diagnosed with kidney stones and physicians at Mae Sot General Hospital determined that Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) could resolve his symptoms. ESWL is a procedure that can break up the stones in the urinary system and the fragments will exit in the urine. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place on January 7th and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. After her surgery, Moe plans to work at a beauty salon to have a regular and support her family with their medical expenses. Moe's aunt said, "Without donors, Moe’s surgery would not have been possible. We even thought to find donors for her surgery through online post but when we learned that BCMF and its donors would cover the costs of my niece’s treatment, our family was very happy." Moe added, “Thank you so much to BCMF and the donors for helping me and I hope you can help more people like me in the future.”

Kaw Naung is a 32-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, parents, and a nine-month-old son in a village in Karen State, Burma. Everyone in his family are farmers except for his wife, a homemaker. They also raise cows, chickens, and pigs for their consumption. They also forage for vegetables and have a vegetable garden. In his free time, Kaw Naung enjoys playing with his son. In January 2024, Kaw Naung and a relative were hunting in the forest. That evening, Kaw Naung was walking when he was shot in the leg. As it was dark, Kaw Naung was mistaken for a boar. He was immediately taken to a local hospital where he was treated for a fractured left femur. Despite receiving treatment, the fracture did not heal properly. This impacted Kaw Naung's ability to work and walk and has to use a walker to get around. He also experiences some pain when standing up or sitting down. He cannot bend his left knee. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Kaw Naung will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for December 6th and will cost $1,500. This surgery will help him walk and work again. Kaw Naung said, "Since my left leg was injured in the accident, I cannot walk properly and I cannot farm. My wife and my parents have to look after me and do everything for me. I hope that I can go back to work soon so that I can help my parents as they are also getting old and cannot work much on the farm."

Poe is 29-year-old woman, originally from Karen state in Burma. She presently lives together with her husband, her daughter and her niece, in a refugee camp in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Previously Poe’s husband worked as a day laborer outside of the camp but since the beginning of 2024 he has been unemployed. Poe is a homemaker and takes care of her young daughter at home. Her niece is a student in the refugee camp. Poe's family receives about 12,000 baht (approx. 400 USD) per year from her family members in the United States of America, and a further 1,059 baht (approx. 35 USD) every month on a cash card from The Border Consortium, which they use to buy food and other household items. Their monthly total income is not enough to cover their daily expenses, so sometimes they purchase items on credit at their local shop and pay it back when they have money. They receive free basic health care in the refugee camp, provided by Malteser International (MI) Thailand. Poe is currently expecting her second child. Due to a higher-risk pregnancy, her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Poe undergo a C-Section on November 6th. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Poe needs your support. Poe says, "In the future, I want to become a teacher because I love teaching. Once my children are a bit older, I plan to apply for a teaching position at a school in the camp."

Saw Blae is an infant who currently lives in Thailand. He lives with his parents, three siblings, and five cousins in a refugee camp. His parents are not able to work in the camp, and his siblings and cousins all attend refugee camp school. Basic healthcare is provided and their family relies on small cash cards given by non-government organizations working in the camp. Blae's uncle in the United States also sends them some money to support them with food when he can. They work hard to make ends meet with their total monthly income. When Saw Blae was 11 months old, there was swelling and discomfort in a sensitive region in his body. He was diagnosed with a hernia and requires surgery. Fortunately, Saw Blae is scheduled for surgery on October 1st and our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, requests $1,468 to fund this procedure. The treatment will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and be active as he grows. Saw Blae's mother said, "I was sad when I learned that my son would need an operation. I understand that his problem can only be corrected through an operation, and I hope his operation will go well."

Naw Htee is a 23-year-old woman from Thailand who lives with her family in a refugee camp. Her older sister works at the library, and her husband works as a day labourer. During her free time, Naw Htee enjoys weaving traditional Karen shirts. However, she stopped weaving when she was further along in her pregnancy, as she cannot sit and weave comfortably. Naw Htee is currently expecting her first child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section because she is experiencing pre-eclampsia and cephalopelvic disproportion. By delivering via a C-section, her doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), is helping Naw Htee undergo a C-Section on September 5th. This procedure will cost $1500, and Naw Htee needs your support. Naw Htee's husband shared: "I am very worried about my wife and child. I hope that they are safe."