Maudeline is a 36-year-old woman living in Haiti. She lives with her sister and enjoys attending church. Before her breast cancer diagnosis, Maudeline sold cold drinks and loved running her small business. She has not been working due to her illness but looks forward to getting a job following treatment. Several months ago, Maudeline noticed a small bump on her breast. When it continued to grow, she sought medical attention and completed a mammogram and biopsy. Both confirmed a breast cancer diagnosis. Maudeline tells us the experience has been emotionally difficult for her. She has been crying, suffers from insomnia, and does not have much of an appetite. Maudeline cannot afford her treatments and will die without them. Let's work together to raise $1500 for surgery and chemotherapy. With our help, both procedures will remove cancerous cells in Maudeline's body, reduce her pain, and help her live a longer, healthier life.

Roselyne is a sweet young woman from Kenya who has big dreams for her future. She hopes to complete her education, get a good job, and provide for her family. Most immediately, however, Roselyne is praying for the safe delivery of her first child by a skilled attendant at a safe health facility. With the help of Lwala Community Alliance, Roselyne has been learning all the things expecting moms should learn—danger signs of pregnancy, ways to prevent diseases, and strategies for preparing for the baby. For just $215, we can help provide Roselyne with access to a healthcare facility and a skilled birth attendant so her baby can have a safe start into this world!

Jasmin is three. She is one of seven children, and she lives with her family in Tanzania. Jasmin was born with Hirschsprung's Disease, a condition that makes it impossible for her to go to the restroom without the use of enemas (procedures that promote immediate bowel movements). Repeated enemas have exacerbated Jasmin's problem, and now she has also developed enterocolitis - an inflammation of the small intestine and colon. Jasmin's parents are farmers who barely manage to support their large family. Jasmin's $1,200 surgery costs would be an impossible financial burden to bear, so it's up to us to help Jasmin get the treatment she needs. Let's chip in to relieve Jasmin of her pain!

Nuritu is a two-month old baby girl who was born with an anorectal malformation that makes it impossible for her to pass stool properly. She needs a $1200 surgery to create the missing outlet. AMHF staff writes, "Nuritu's father is a 29-year-old man who has been in and out of four different hospitals seeking help for his beautiful baby girl. By the time he [arrived at our] hospital, he [had] lost hope and money as well. Nuritu's father is the first born in his extended family, and in addition to Nuritu he has to support his siblings." Nuritu's father says, “If my daughter could start passing stool in the proper way, I will do my best to educate her to become a doctor so that she can help others with such problems."

Last week, Bridget was running with her friends when she slipped and dislocated her elbow, causing her bone to protrude from her skin and rendering her arm completely immobile. Bridget needs surgical realignment to prevent this injury from turning into a permanent disability. Doctors at CURE are hopeful that with medical care, Bridget, "will regain full use of her arm, which would be permanently damaged without surgical intervention." Bridget's father works as a security guard to support Bridget, her brother, and her sisters. He hopes his daughter is able to make a speedy recovery!

Kingsley was born healthy and strong. He lived a happy, active life until he was five years old, when he suffered a serious stroke. When Kingsley woke up, he wasn’t the same. Doctors diagnosed Kingsley with epilepsy. Soon after, he began to develop hemiparesis, a condition that causes partial paralysis on one side of the body. Kingsley is at the age where he just wants to be normal – to have friends and play sports – but due to his condition he has trouble walking or even standing for long periods of time. Kingsley’s family wants to see him live a healthy life. They live in Malawi, where 74% of the population lives on less than $1.25 a day. The surgery and physical therapy he needs to restore function to his right side costs $1000, an insurmountable sum for them. We hope to cover the entire cost of Kingsley’s care at CURE, and enable him to live the life he deserves.

Last October, William started experiencing pain in his right knee. Around the same time, his mother noticed that his knee was growing inward, making it difficult for him to walk. William’s family didn’t have any idea what was happening. They grew increasingly worried, but every time they sought medical care they were told they couldn’t be helped or sent somewhere else. Fortunately, a friend recommended that William’s mother take him to CURE’s hospital in Lusaka, the capital of Zambia. Doctors at CURE immediately diagnosed William with a knock knee and identified a surgery that could correct his condition. The surgery William needs costs $1000. His parents cannot afford to pay out-of-pocket for his medical care. There’s not much of a social safety net for them to fall back on, so we hope to raise the money needed to fully cover the cost of his treatment.

Liness is a 12-year-old girl with “knock knees.” If left untreated, Liness will never be able to walk normally or live an active life. Fortunately, doctors at CURE’s hospital in Zambia can perform surgery to correct Liness’ condition. They’re confident that with treatment, Liness will be able to live a normal, healthy life. Liness’ parents passed away when she was 3-years-old. She was taken in by her aunt, and she started complaining of pain in her knees soon after. A local clinic gave her only painkillers. Slowly, her knees started growing inward, signaling a more serious condition. Liness’ aunt didn’t know how to deal with her neice’s health problems, and Liness eventually became so ashamed of her condition that she quit school. After dealing with this issue for so long, Liness is happy to hear that she can be cured. We look forward to funding her treatment and letting her get back to living life.

Samson is a 6-year-old boy who fell out of a mango tree and fractured his elbow. Samson’s parents rushed him to a local clinic, but they were told there was nothing they could do. Since then, Samson has been living with the pain of the fracture, with only hot compresses to help. Luckily, doctors at CURE’s hospital in Zambia can perform surgery to fix the fracture. Samson comes from a loving and supportive family. Samson's father was determined to get his son the treatment he needed, and insisted they come to CURE to find out if they could get it there. We hope we can raise the money Samson needs to get surgery so he can return to life as usual.