Saban is a 57-year-old widow and retired rice farmer from Kratie province in Cambodia. She has two sons, two daughters, and two grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter, also a rice farmer. At home, Saban enjoys cooking for her grandchildren and likes to stay connected to her community by visiting the local pagoda to listen to the monks pray. About three years ago, Saban developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and tearing. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Saban no longer leaves the house alone, because she is afraid she will trip and fall from the steps on their traditional stilt house. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Saban learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for six and a half hours seeking treatment. On August 9th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Saban and her family are able to contribute $100 but need help to raise $153 more to fund this procedure. Saban said: "I hope after surgery I will see better. I want to help my children and take care of my grandchildren."

Sai Khan is a six-year-old boy who lives with his parents and his cousin in Karen State, Burma. Sai Khan's father is a soldier and his mother is a home-maker. His cousin is a day laborer. Their income often falls short of meeting their needs, so they rely on the local clinic at the internally displaced persons camp for free basic health care. Two years ago, Sai Khan started experiencing throat pain accompanied by occasional fever. Currently, his tonsils are swollen and red, causing him pain and discomfort when swallowing food. The swelling increases when he has a fever. Additionally, he struggles to open his mouth wide enough to speak without experiencing pain. Recently, Sai Khan was diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if left untreated, could lead to persistent and potentially worsening symptoms. Due to his condition, he has temporarily stopped attending school. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a tonsillectomy for Sai Khan, which is scheduled to take place on September 3rd. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, relieving Sai Khan of his symptoms and helping him get back to good health. Sai Kham's mother says, "I sent my son to school to study, but he struggles to read because he often complains of throat pain. Whenever he tries to open his mouth to speak or read, he says it causes even more pain. Once he finishes his treatment, I will support him in returning to school. My dream is for him to be an educated person."

Michael is a six-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the youngest in a family of five children and is in 1st grade. Michael is very creative and loves making toy cars using wires. He enjoys having his friends visit and play with the toys he makes. Michael’s parents are farmers, working hard to provide for their family. Michael was born with a clubfoot on his right foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. From the day he was born, he started treatment with serial casting, where doctors put a cast on his foot to adjust his muscle and bone but his foot has not improved. Michael walks on tiptoe and often complains of pain while walking. On September 24th, Michael will undergo clubfoot repair surgery and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Michael's treatment. After treatment, he will be able to walk without pain, play with his friends, and pursue his studies like other children. Michael's mother shared, "I am looking forward to seeing him walk like other children. I will be grateful to God, Cure Hospital, and the donors who support the hospital."

Samai lives with his wife and three daughters in Kratie province in Cambodia. He and his wife make Khmer rice noodles to sell. His eldest daughter, aged 13, dropped out of school after grade six to help her parents with the noodle business. His other two daughters, aged 10 and seven, are still in primary school. In his free time, Samai enjoys watching the news on his phone. On August 11th, 2024, Samai had a motor accident that caused trauma to his right leg. He was taken to a referral hospital in Kratie province, where doctors recommended surgery. However, due to financial difficulties, he sought traditional treatment instead. Now, Samai experiences hip pain that makes it difficult for him to sit, and his right leg is stiff during internal rotation. He currently relies on crutches to walk. Samai traveled for two hours to visit our medical partner, the Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). On October 10th, surgeons will perform an open reduction procedure on his right hip to correct the dislocation and relieve his pain. Samai can only afford $100 for his care and needs assistance with the remaining $385 to fund his surgery. After treatment, he will be able to walk independently and more comfortably, improving his mobility and quality of life. Samai said: "I hope that after the surgery, I can walk without crutches and return to helping my wife without pain."

Lina is a stay-at-home mother from the Philippines. She lives with her husband who works as a security guard, her only child who is in college, and her brother who works at a nearby salon. Her husband earns minimum wage which is barely enough for the their bills and expenses especially since their son is in college. Most of their monthly budget goes to basic needs and their son's school expenses. Four years ago, Lina began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain which affected her back. Due to the pandemic four years ago, she could only visit a private clinic to consult. She was diagnosed with gallstones and was given painkillers to manage the pain. Four years later, she is still suffering from pain attacks. Lina has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, which is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Lina is scheduled to undergo surgery on July 13th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Lina's surgery and care. Lina said, "Thank you to everyone who will help me for my treatment and operation. For the past years, I wanted to work and help my husband financially but cannot do so because of my condition. This surgery will allow me to be economically productive so your help will go a long way not just for my but also for my family. Thank you very much."

Win Mar is a 57-year-old woman from Burma. She lives with her husband and their nine-year-old granddaughter in Karen State. She is a homemaker with two daughters who work as domestic workers in Bangkok. In January 2024, Win Mar began to experience blurred vision in both eyes, with more intensity in her left eye. Additionally, she feels occasional pain in her eyes. These symptoms have made it increasingly difficult for her to see clearly. If left untreated, she could lose vision completely. Win Mar was diagnosed with retinal detachment and needs to undergo surgery to reattach her retina. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, has scheduled Win Mar's surgery for October 8th and is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. After surgery, Win Mar's vision will hopefully be restored. Win Mar expressed her gratitude, saying, “If BCMF and donors do not help with my treatment, I would have to be blind for the rest of my life. Thank you BCMF and donors for helping me. I pray BCMF will help more patients who cannot afford treatment costs.”

Nataana's baby boy is six months old. Nataana's baby was born with clubfoot on both feet, a condition where both feet are twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this will cause difficulty walking and even wearing shoes in the future. Nataana and her baby traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, where surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on September 24th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund the baby's treatment. After treatment, he is expected to crawl, walk, run, and play comfortably when he grows up. Nataana says: “My family does not want my son as part of the family because of this condition and that is why we have not given him a name. I hope this treatment will change this and my family will accept him."

Vin is a 25-year-old cleaner from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and two siblings in Banteay Meanchey province. His parents work as delivery drivers. Vin works in a casino as a cleaner, but after his accident, he has been unable to work. Vin enjoys watching Cambodian soccer and chatting with his friends in the village. Three months ago, Vin was in a motor vehicle accident where his motorbike collided with a car. As a result, he suffered multiple injuries including fractures of his arms and legs. He was taken to a nearby clinic and treated for the injuries. Vin was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his right side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. Currently, Vin is experiencing difficulty moving his right upper limb, and he has no sensation below the right elbow. Additionally, he experiences chronic pain in his right hand. Vin traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On July 9th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his hand and arm again. Vin's family is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $609 more to fund this procedure. After surgery, he hopes to see improvement in his arm function so that he can return to work and help support his family.

Elvis is a 19-year-old young man from Kenya. He is the third-born in a family of four children. Originally from Kakamega county, he moved to Kiambu County with his two brothers in search of jobs to support their family. Currently, they work as casual laborers at construction sites. Elvis was thriving at work until just three weeks ago, when he was involved in a devastating traffic accident. After getting out of a vehicle, he accidentally fell, and the same vehicle ran over his hand. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors discovered that he had sustained fractures in his arm. Although he was fitted with a plaster cast, the bones did not heal as hoped, leading him to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Elvis receive treatment. On August 22nd, he will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). If left untreated, Elvis's arm may develop complications such as malunion and become misshapen. Now, his family needs help to fund this $1,048 procedure. Elvis says, “Since my hand was injured, I have been unable to care for my needs because I cannot work with an injured arm. I hope to receive assistance to pay for my surgery, as it's the only solution. After the surgery, I hope to be able to work again and get back on my feet.”

Nwet Kyi is a 40-year-old mother of three from Thailand. She works as an agricultural day laborer alongside her middle son. In her free time, Nwet enjoys listening to music on her son's phone and spending time with her family. On the night of July 21st 2024, Nwet Kyi began experiencing severe headaches, particularly on the left side. The next morning, she was shocked to find that she had lost vision in her left eye. The doctor suspected optic disc swelling, which caused the blindness in her left eye. Doctors want Nwet Kyi to undergo an MRI to help the medical team diagnose Nwet Kyi's condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $681 to cover the cost of Nwet Kyi's care, scheduled for August 14th. Nwet Kyi said, “I want to regain my vision in my left eye. Thank you, Watsi, for helping me get this scan. Once I recover fully, I will continue working with my family and do my best to pay off our debt.”

Men is a 68-year-old retired rice farmer. She lives with her husband and one grandchild in a traditional raised stilt house in Kampong Thom province in Cambodia. Men and her husband have three sons, two daughters, and 11 grandchildren who live nearby. Her children support Men and her husband, as they are now too old to work in the rice paddies. At home, she likes to cook or go to the local temple to join religious ceremonies. Several years ago, Men developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her cloudy vision, tearing, and difficulty walking outside in bright or low sunlight. Due to these symptoms, Men is reluctant to go out on her own. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 6th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery, and implant an intraocular lens in Men's right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Men and her family are able to contribute $15 towards the cost of her treatment and need help raising $238 more to fund the procedure. Men says: "I hope that after the surgery, I will be able to see clearly again and recognize my grandchildren's faces."

Angel is a four-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the second born in her family. Her father is a waiter in a small hotel in their village, while her mother stays home. Angel was born with clubfoot on both feet, a condition that makes it difficult for her to walk. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. She began treatment soon after birth, starting with serial casting to correct her feet. Unfortunately, the family had to stop the follow-up treatments because they could not afford the transport costs as the hospital was far from their home. They recently heard about our medical partner's care center, Cure Hospital, and sought treatment there. Angel has been in the hospital undergoing serial casting to prepare her for surgery. On September 24th, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund the treatment. After treatment, Angel will be able to stand upright, play, walk, and run like other children. Angel's mother shared, " I am looking forward to her healing quickly and walking like other children, which will be my joy."