Musa is a jovial and sociable 14-year-old boy from Narok County in Kenya. He is the last born in a family of seven, and is currently a Grade 7 student. His mother is a home maker, while his father works as a small-scale farmer to provide for their family. Like many boys his age, Musa enjoys being active, but his biggest dream is to become an athlete in the future. However, Musa’s journey has not been easy. He was born with bilateral clubfoot, a condition where the feet are twisted out of shape, which makes walking and running difficult. Because of this condition, Musa has often struggled with mobility, which has limited his ability to run and participate in sports like other children. Despite these challenges, Musa has not given up on his dreams. Musa is not new to our medical partner's care center, AIC CURE Hospital. He previously underwent surgery on his right foot, which is now corrected, greatly improving his mobility. Musa now needs corrective surgery on his left foot. Although resources are limited, Musa’s parents remain hopeful and supportive as their son continues his treatment journey. Musa was admitted to the hospital, and is currently undergoing serial casting in preparation for surgery on his left foot. Musa is scheduled for clubfoot repair surgery on March 11th at AIC CURE Hopsital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Musa's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to stand upright, walk comfortably, run freely, and continue with his studies without hindrance. Most importantly, it will bring him closer to chasing his dream of becoming an athlete and, perhaps one day, representing Kenya in international athletic events. Musa says: “I really looking forward to standing upright, walking well, and achieving my dream of becoming an athlete in the future."

Rotha is a 35-year-old former security guard from Cambodia. He lives near Phnom Penh with his wife and two children. His first child is studying in Grade 7, and his second child is four years old. Because of his medical condition, he is unable to work, so the family’s income currently depends on his wife, who works as a cleaner. In his free time, he used to enjoy playing volleyball with friends in his village, but he can no longer play because of his injury. In 2022, Rotha was involved in a traffic accident that caused a fracture of his right leg. After the accident, he underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) surgery at a private clinic, where hardware was implanted to stabilize the fractured bone. Now, the hardware is exposed and infected. He continues to experience chronic pain, discharge from the wound, difficulty bending his knee, and limited walking ability. This condition has prevented him from returning to work and affects his independence. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On March 5th, Rotha will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will help remove the infection, reduce pain, and improve leg function. His family can contribute $50, but they need help raising $328 more to fund his procedure and care. Rotha shared, “Since the accident, I have been living with pain and infection in my leg. I cannot walk properly or bend my knee, and it has affected my daily life so much. I hope this treatment will remove the infection, relieve my pain, and help me walk normally again.”

George is a 19-year-old student from Uganda. He is the third-born in a family of ten children. His parents separated, and George lives with his father and stepmother. His father engages in small-scale farming to provide food for the household and sells any surplus to generate income. For the past four years, George has had a left inguinal hernia. He has been experiencing intermittent swelling, lower abdominal pain, and difficulty performing physical activities. He is unable to bend or assist his father with work, which has greatly affected his daily life and wellbeing. Additionally, he has always enjoyed playing football, but has been unable to do so due to his condition. George previously underwent hernia repair surgery on the right side; however, he has now developed a hernia on the left side and needs to undergo care. Fortunately, on June 2nd, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund George's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. George said, "I cannot play football and do any work because of my condition. I hope to be well soon."