Dinala is a father of three children from Malawi. Dinala lives in his brother’s house with his family. Dinala and his wife take on small jobs in their neighbors' homes whenever they can. In 2022, Dinala was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. He had been experiencing swelling and pain for over ten years without seeking treatment. When it got worse, he visited a hospital where he was scheduled for surgery in July 2024. Due to the severity of his condition, he could not wait and decided to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center (PIH). The condition causes him pain and discomfort. He is unable to concentrate on his work. Fortunately, on May 16th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at PIH. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Dinala's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Dinala said, “I can’t wait to be well for me to resume my work."

Cheara is a 35-year-old father from Cambodia. He repairs motorcycles to support his family. His wife helps him in the shop. Together, he and his wife have three daughters. In his free time, Cheara enjoys helping his daughters with their homework. Cheara shared that he has had an abnormal posture in his spine since he was ten years old. Our surgeons have diagnosed him with kyphoscoliosis, which includes both kyphosis and scoliosis. This condition results in excessive outward curvature of the upper spine (kyphosis), causing a rounded or hunched back, along with a sideways curvature of the spine (scoliosis), often forming an "S" or "C" shape when viewed from behind. He experiences back pain when lifting heavy objects, some chest tightness, and shortness of breath when going upstairs or running. Fortunately, our medical partner, the Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On September 4th, specialty surgeons will perform surgery to fuse the vertebrae in the thoracic and lumbar regions of Cheara’s spine, aiming to correct his spinal alignment. Now, Cheara and his wife need your help to raise $1,500 to cover the costs of the surgery, hospitalization, implants, post-operative medication, and physiotherapy. This surgery will help alleviate his back pain, chest tightness, and shortness of breath, significantly improving his quality of life. Cheara shared, "I wish I could work without pain and improve my posture so that I can feel more comfortable meeting with my customers."

Thu Ta is a 23-year-old office worker at a non-governmental organization. He lives with his aunts and cousins. During his free time, he enjoys cooking and visiting his relatives. In May 2019, Thu Ta began to experience occasional tiredness and difficulty breathing. In the summer of 2023, his symptoms worsened, and he felt severe exhaustion and his hands started to shake. After undergoing an echocardiogram, he was diagnosed with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) or a hole in the heart. Currently, Thu Ta is constantly tired and experiences chest pain and body aches. He also cannot lift heavy objects due to easily getting fatigued. Doctors suggested that he undergo VSD closure surgery to treat his condition and scheduled the procedure for August 6th, 2024. The surgery is expected to relieve his tiredness and enable him to engage in physical activity more comfortably. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund is requesting $1,500 to fund the procedure. Thu Ta said, "I feel sad when people mention that I have a heart disease and being sick. I cannot engage in physical activity due to my tiredness, and it makes me depressed. With the help of Watsi and BCMF, my surgery becomes possible. I cannot wait to be a healthy person again. Once I recover, I will continue my work with more passion."