Ismael is a 64-year-old indigenous Guatemalan widower whose urinary system has been dysfunctional for several months due to prostatic hypertrophy. Ismael visited a local health post, but they gave him a catheter despite the fact that what he really needed was surgery. They sent him home with no plans for a followup. Now, not only has Ismael not received the surgery he needs, but he has had a catheter for 3 months. He is experiencing considerable discomfort and is at risk for serious infection. High-quality healthcare can be difficult to access in rural Guatemala, especially for indigenous, Kaqchikel-speaking people like Ismael. For $1500, Watsi's Medical Partner in Guatemala, Wuqu' Kawok, can remove Ismael's catheter and provide him with the surgery he needs to get his urinary system working again. Let's help Ismael get treatment so he can return to living a healthy life.

Oumar is facing a life-threatening condition at just 19 months old. He has meningitis, and he’s developed chronic epilepsy as a complication. Oumar’s epilepsy is treatable. Through surgery and drainage of his peritoneal ventricles to remove extra fluid from his brain, Oumar’s doctors say they can end his epileptic reactions. It will take $1370 for Oumar to get the care he needs. Oumar lives with his aunt, who takes responsibility for him and his brothers and sisters. While she works hard as a tailor to make ends meet for her large adopted family, she doesn’t make enough to cover the cost of Oumar’s treatment. Oumar’s aunt dreams of him becoming a teacher and contributing to the well being of their community. She told Project Muso, “I hope he will receive the treatment he so desperately needs. I will do everything I can to make his future as bright as possible.” Oumar deserves a chance to live a full life, and access to medical care can make the determining difference for him.

Emiliana is a 52-year-old mother of three young school children fighting non-Hodgkins lymphoma. She has powered through most of her chemotherapy like a champ, and has just three more rounds to go before she is finished with treatment. Emiliana has a large and devoted family that has been able to scrape together enough cash to pay for her medical expenses so far, but their financial resources are now exhausted. Without medical insurance or a safety net to catch her, Emiliana is out of options. If Emiliana gets these last three rounds of treatment, she will have a fair shot at getting back to being the strong and healthy mother that her young children need. It’s up to us to make sure Emiliana makes it to the finish line. Let’s help her kick cancer’s butt!

Tilahun is an 18-year-old boy who has suffered from rheumatic heart fever (an inflammatory disease that can lead to heart failure) and mitral stenosis (a disorder that prevents the heart's mitral valve from opening fully) since birth. These two severe heart conditions leave Tilahun bedridden and have prevented him from ever attending school. Despite his heart problems, Tilahun is remarkably upbeat. He enjoys laughing with friends and listening to the Ethiopian pop-icon, [Teddy Afro](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxV-n9iSkEs). Because of the severity of his condition, Tilahun needs to fly to India for life-saving heart surgery. Dr. Hodes believes that after receiving treatment, Tilahun will finally be able to attend school. Tilahun wants to be an English teacher when he grows up, and his parents, along with his six brothers and sisters, hope we can raise the money needed to save his life. Let's make it happen!