Yoeum is street food vendor from Cambodia. He has two daughters and one son. He likes to listen to music and radio programs. Two months ago, Yoeum had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his right ear to perforate. For this reason, Yoeum experiences tinnitus and itchiness. He cannot hear clearly. Yoeum traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 19, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. He says, "I hope I have better hearing and can return to work without any problems."

Ayebazibwe is a baby from Uganda. He is the youngest of three children. Since birth, Ayebazibwe has had an umbilical hernia. If not treated, the hernia may strangulate, and this may lead to intestinal tissue damage and death. Fortunately, on September 11, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Ayebazibwe's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. His mother says, “I am hopeful that my son will be fine after the surgery and I continue with farming.”

Jonenskia is a student from Haiti. She lives with her parents and three siblings on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince. She likes dancing and attending church with her family. Jonenskia has a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart. Blood flows through this hole without first passing through her lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving her weak and short of breath. On October 8, she will undergo cardiac surgery at St. Damien Hospital, our medical partner's care center. During surgery, surgeons will close the hole in her heart with a patch. Another organization, Gift of Life International, is contributing $5,000 to pay for surgery. Jonenskia's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and medications. She says, "I am excited to have surgery so I won't be sick so often."