Ly Hor is a four-year-old kindergarten student from Cambodia. He lives in a rural area of Kampong Cham Province with his parents and two siblings. His father is a rice farmer, and his mother sells vegetables. Ly Hor is the middle child, with an older brother in grade six and a younger sister who is two years old. He enjoys writing and reading Khmer and dreams of becoming a doctor when he grows up. In his free time, he likes playing with toy cars with his sister. Ly Hor's favorite meal is fish sour soup. For the past two years, Ly Hor has been experiencing a sore throat three to four times per month, fever, snoring at night, and difficulty swallowing. The frequent illness is uncomfortable, affects his eating, sleeping, and daily activities, and occasionally prevents him from going to school. Ly Hor was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Ly Hor. On April 3rd, surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Ly Hor of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. Ly Hor's father said, “My son has been sick again and again for the past year, and it has been very difficult for him to eat, sleep, and live normally. The doctor has recommended surgery, and although I feel worried, I believe this is the best way to help him recover and have a healthier life. I truly hope this treatment will free him from his pain and allow him to grow strong like other children.”

Sim is a 24-year-old vegetable seller from Kandal Province, Cambodia. He is single and the third of five siblings, with two sisters and two brothers. He lives with his parents, who are also vegetable sellers. In his free time, he enjoys playing football. About two months ago, Sim developed a chalazion in his right eye — a small inflamed cyst in the eyelid — causing itchiness, irritation, and swelling that has made it difficult for him to see clearly and work. Sim traveled three hours to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On April 20th, surgeons will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Sim's symptoms should improve. Sim can contribute $25, but needs help raising $238 more to fund his procedure and care. Sim said, "I hope after surgery my eye lid stop swelling and I don’t worry about it anymore. I feel happy and would like to go back to selling vegetables well."

Yeabtsega is a calm and cheerful 10-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He loves playing football and practicing taekwondo. He is passionate about sports and enjoys spending time with his older brother and younger sister. He is currently in Grade 5 and lives with his mother, a single parent who works at a government institution. When he was younger, Yeabtsega's mother noticed that one of his testicles would sometimes appear and disappear. However, as he grew older, she noticed that it was no longer visible. Concerned about her son, she took him to a clinic near their home, where a doctor examined him and performed an ultrasound. The doctor informed her that Yeabtsega needed surgery. Hearing that her son needed surgery was heartbreaking for his mother, especially as she was raising him as a single parent. She began searching for a hospital where he could receive the treatment he needed. She eventually took him to a government hospital, where he was placed on a waiting list for surgery. After about a month, Yeabtsega was referred to BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). His mother shared that it felt as though a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders. At BKMCM, the medical team carefully assessed him, and diagnosed him with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Yeabtsega has an increased risk of medical complications in the future. Yeabtsega is receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on September 4th. AMH is requesting $754 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Yeabtsega’s mother said, “Thank you, BethanyKids and donors, for your support. I truly appreciate the work you are doing for children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to receive the surgery they need. Your support gives hope to families like ours. Thank you for giving my son this opportunity. I wish Yeabtsega good health, success, and a bright future. May he grow up to be a healthy and successful young man.”