Lillian is a 63-year-old farmer from Kenya. She is a mother of three children. She has been a widow for more than 12 years now, and since the passing of her husband, she has found it hard to make ends meet to raise her children. A few years back, she raised some chickens that lay eggs for sale to provide for the family. She also farms and sells arrow roots to get some extra cash. Two of her children have now finished school, and one has moved out. She shared that they are not well off financially and thus Lillian cannot afford for her treatment costs. She is appealing for financial assistance. A recent CT scan revealed a swelling in her uterus. After a biopsy test was done, Lillian was diagnosed with malignant neoplasm of the uterus. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1260 to fund Lillian's surgery. In November, she will undergo surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Lillian will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Lillian says, “It has not been easy for me because I have had to change how I live. Thank you for your support.”

Oun is a 47-year-old grandmother who is married with two daughters, one son, and two grandchildren. She and her husband both work in construction. At home, Oun likes to cook for her family and play with her grandchildren. Last year, Oun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her to experience blurry vision and have difficulty seeing in bright or low lighting. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go out independently. When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On October 5th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. Oun said: "I hope, after surgery, I can see clearly, return to work, and take care of my daughter."

Lay Hong is a 6-year-old first grader who lives in Takeo province with his single mom. His uncle and other relatives help care for him while his mom works in a nearby athletic shoe factory. Lay Hong loves soccer, playing with his friends, and his Cambodian Studies class. Lay Hong was born with macrodactyly of his right thumb. His thumb is abnormally large due to an overgrowth of the underlying bones and soft tissue. It is difficult for him to use his dominant hand for everyday tasks, including writing in school. Fortunately, surgery can help this congenital problem. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), has arranged for surgeons to perform a macrodactyly repair procedure on November 2nd. CSC is requesting $444 to fund this procedure. After surgery, his doctors hope that Lay Hong's hand will have improved function and appearance. Lay Hong's mom shared, "I hope my son can use his hand easily and it will be easy for him to go to school and play with his friends.