Chanthorn is a 21-year-old mango farmer from Cambodia. He lives with his mother and older brother in the village where he grew up. He has four other siblings, and they live in nearby villages with their families. One year ago, while Chanthorn was lifting a crate of mangoes, he suddenly experienced a sharp pain in his back. The pain persisted and he noticed a curvature in his spine. He experiences chronic daily pain due to his injury. Chanthorn's injury has prevented him from working on the farm. He also used to enjoy playing soccer every evening with his friends in the village, but is unable to due to his injury. Chanthorn traveled five and a half hours to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, for a diagnosis and treatment. On March 20th, our surgeons will perform surgery to align his spine using implants. This procedure will ease his pain and allow him to return to work. Our medical partners are requesting $1,500 to fund his procedure. The costs will cover surgery and in-patient care, including physiotherapy. Chanthorn's mother said, "I hope my son will feel healthy again and be able to return to work on the farm."

Panha is a 39-year-old woman from Cambodia, married with three sons. Her sons are aged between 10 and 15 years, and are all school-going. Panha is a homemaker, while her husband works at a local health clinic. At the end of a long day, she enjoys taking walks with her husband along a nearby river. In December 2020, Panha had a motorcycle accident and fractured her left shinbone. During surgery, a nail was inserted to provide stability during the healing process. The nail has been causing discomfort and pain, irritating the surrounding soft tissues. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 1st, Panha will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will alleviate her symptoms and improve her quality of life. Panha is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of her treatment and needs help raising $204 more to fund the procedure. Panha says: "I hope I can walk easily again, and experience no more pain after the device is taken out of my leg."

Siltan is a 4-year-old girl from Ethiopia. She loves to play with her mom and her dolls. Her parents are farmers and the income from their harvest is used to sustain the basic needs of the family. Siltan was born with an anorectal malformation, a condition where there is a complete or partial intestinal blockage causing bowel obstruction. Siltan is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on March 12th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Siltan's procedure and care. After her recovery, Siltan will no longer experience bowel dysfunction or be at risk of developing health complications in the future. Siltan's dad said, “I have hopes that she will heal. I will educate her and help her to be a doctor.”