Bunrong is a 13-year-old boy from Cambodia. He is in Grade 6 and is the only child in his family. His father works as a rice farmer, and his mother runs a small grocery business to support the household. He enjoys studying English, playing football with his friends, and dreams of becoming a police officer in the future. About one year ago, Bunrong developed a mass over his right wrist after sustaining an injury while playing volleyball. At that time, he received treatment with an X-ray examination and wrist immobilization in a cast for 21 days. Although the initial treatment was completed, he continued to experience pain in his wrist. Over time, the mass gradually increased in size, causing ongoing discomfort and making it difficult for him to write his lessons and complete schoolwork comfortably. After being referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled three hours with his family to seek specialized care. Doctors diagnosed him with a right wrist tumor and scheduled an en bloc resection procedure to remove the tumor on May 20th. This surgery is expected to relieve pain, restore wrist function, and allow him to return to school and daily activities without discomfort. Now, Bunrong needs help to raise $841 to fund this procedure. Bunrong's grandmother said, “I have been worried watching him live with pain and discomfort in his wrist. I pray this surgery will remove the problem, relieve his pain, and help him use his hand normally again so he can study, play volleyball, and enjoy life without difficulty.”

Swalehe is a two-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives with his parents and two older siblings. His father earns a living pushing a market cart and transporting goods for customers, while his mother stays at home caring for the children and managing the household. Swalehe was born with fused fingers on both hands and fused toes on his left foot. As he has grown, these conditions have affected the development of his fine motor skills and his balance when walking and playing. Initially, the family was not sure if these conditions could be treated. Thankfully, they learned about our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, through a friend whose child had received successful care there. The family travelled to Kafika House, where doctors recommended surgical treatment. Without treatment, Swalehe will continue to experience functional limitations. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Swalehe receive treatment. On February 18th, surgeons will perform contracture release surgery and a skin graft to give Swalehe the chance to grow, play, and develop with greater independence and confidence. Now, he needs help to fund this $832 procedure. Swalehe's mother says, “His fingers are joined and tight, so he cannot grasp or release objects properly.”

Clamson is a young student from Haiti. He lives with his parents and younger sister in a city in northern Haiti. He likes going to kindergarten and to church. Clamson has a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart; blood leaks through this hole without passing through his lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving him weak and short of breath. Clamson will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On January 22nd, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in his heart so that blood can no longer leak through it. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is contributing $5000.00 to pay for surgery. Clamson's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. They need help raising $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Clamson's family overseas. Clamson's mother shared, "Our family has been praying for this surgery ever since we found out about our son's heart problem. We are glad the time has finally arrived!"