Boyd is a 64-year-old farmer from Malawi. He is married with three children. Boyd likes listening to gospel music and enjoys eating nsima, a local porridge, served with beans. In April this year, Boyd was diagnosed with a right inguinal hernia. He has been experiencing swelling and pain, that have been increasing in intensity. His daughter brought him to the hospital to seek treatment and doctors advised that Boyd needs surgery. Fortunately, on August 28th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $575 to fund Boyd's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Boyd happily said, “I am very happy to have this opportunity in my life, I have all the hope that all will be well after surgery to enable me to go back to my way of life without any problems.

Makos is an eight-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the firstborn in a family of two. Makos currently lives with his grandmother, who is a farmer. He is in 2nd grade and has a great love for reading. He also dreams of joining his friends on the football field, but is unable due to his current condition. Makos has clubfoot on his right foot. He was also born with a condition known as hemiplegic cerebral palsy, which means that one side of his body is weaker than the other. His right foot is the most affected, causing it to bend and making it difficult for him to walk. Fortunately, Makos traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot treatment surgery on July 18th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund Makos's clubfoot treatment. Afterwards, he will be able to wear shoes, walk properly, and play football with his friends. Mary, Makos' grandmother, says, “I am hopeful and look forward to the day when Makos can walk and play football with his friends. His determination and resilience are truly inspiring, and I believe that with the right support, he will achieve his dreams and lead a fulfilling life.”

Victoria is a nine-month-old baby from Bolivia. She is the only child of her father, a construction worker, and her mother, a university student. They live in a city in the mountains of central Bolivia. Victoria has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus, where a hole exists between two major blood vessels next to the heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through the lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving her weak and short of breath. On July 4th, Victoria will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will sew the hole so blood can no longer leak through it. Victoria's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. The $1,500 requested by our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, covers cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Victoria's mother shared: "I am hopeful that our daughter will start eating more and growing once this surgery is done."