Im is a grandmother from Cambodia. Her husband passed away twelve years ago. After the passing of her husband, Im moved in with her daughter and her family. Her other two sons live nearby, and help support the family by working in clothing factories. Since retiring from rice farming ten years ago, Im helps care for her seven grandchildren, and enjoys going to volunteer and pray at the village pagoda in her free time. About three months ago, Im developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Im learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On February 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. She shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better so I can easily go out and take care of myself without everyone worrying about me."

Mirleiny is a five-year-old girl from Haiti. She lives with her parents and two older brothers in a neighborhood outside of the capital. She is currently in kindergarten and likes drawing and dancing. Mirleiny has a cardiac condition called atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of her heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Mirleiny is scheduled to fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On May 1st, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will sew a patch over the hole, so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization, Gift of Life International, is contributing funds to pay for surgery. Mirleiny's family needs help funding the costs of surgery prep. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medicines, checkups, and follow-up appointments. It also supports passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Mirleiny's family overseas. Mirleiny's mother says: "Our family is so happy to know that after this surgery our daughter's heart will be normal!"

Veasna is a 26-year-old factory worker from Cambodia who lives with his mother, grandmother, and four siblings. Two of his siblings work in factories, and the other two are in school. His mother is a housewife, and his grandmother is 105 years old. Prior to his injury, Veasna enjoyed growing vegetables around his house and playing soccer. Four years ago, Veasna was in a traffic accident that resulted in fractures to his left arm and jaw, as well as severe swelling in his right leg. Now, he has lost muscle in his right leg, causing a fixed ankle position and the shortening of his muscles and tendons in the area. He feels pain and swelling in his ankle, making it difficult to walk. When Veasna learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 8th, surgeons at CSC will perform a procedure to fuse his right ankle joint and help him walk easily again. Now, Veasna needs help to fund this $600 procedure. After surgery, Veasna hopes he can walk easily and play soccer again.