Meet Ku, a 21-year-old from Thailand. He lives with his parents, four younger brothers, and one younger sister. Two of his brothers are in school, while his parents and other siblings practice subsistence farming. Ku works as a day laborer, providing the sole income for his household. In his free time, Ku enjoys gardening, growing vegetables, and looking after his family's two cows. In March, Ku was in a driving accident that caused his motorcycle to fall onto his left leg, fracturing his left thigh. He was brought to a clinic before being referred to the local hospital. After an x-ray confirmed his diagnosis, he was referred to our medical partner's hospital for further treatment. Currently, Ku is experiencing a lot of pain and cannot move or lift his left leg, sit up, or leave the hospital bed. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Ku will undergo surgery on March 13th to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. This procedure will help him walk again and live pain-free. He will also be able to go back to work and will no longer require a caregiver. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to fund Ku's surgery. Ku shared, "I feel so upset. I never thought I would become like this [bed-bound]. I want to get surgery soon so that I can recover and go back to work. If I'm not working, my family could have a problem. I had to borrow money from my friend [to pay for basic expenses while getting treatment]. I want to go back to work and pay back my debt."

Dina is a 20-year-old man from Kampong Thom province in Cambodia. He works at a bank and enjoys playing football with his friends in his free time. He has two younger brothers, who are still in school, and his parents are hardworking rice farmers. A month ago, Dina was riding his motorbike when he was hit by a tractor and fractured his left tibia and damaged his left foot. Due to financial constraints, he could not afford treatment at a hospital and visited a healer for a bamboo splint. However, he has not received treatment for his foot injuries, and the wound has become infected. DIna is experiencing severe pain and swelling and cannot walk or work. When Dina learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 6th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to remove damaged and infected tissue from the wound so his foot can finally heal. CSC is requesting $324 to fund this procedure. Dina said, "After surgery, I hope my foot will heal, and the fracture will also heal so I can return to work."

Medius, a mother of three and a small-scale farmer, attained education up to the 7th grade in primary school but discontinued her studies due to insufficient funds to cover the school fees. Working alongside her husband, they now cultivate a diverse range of crops, including beans, cabbages, and other produce. They sell a portion of their harvest to generate funds for their children's education. Their eldest child is fourteen years old and currently in the third year of secondary school. The second child is twelve years old and studying in the fourth grade of primary school, while the youngest is ten and attends the third grade of primary school. Eight months ago, Medius noticed a minor swelling under her armpit. Initially, it was merely itchy; she could relieve the itch by scratching it. Over time, the swelling gradually grew in size. Eventually, Medius started experiencing discomfort and decided to seek medical assistance. Although she received treatment, it only provided temporary relief from the pain. Now the excruciating pains stemming from the affected area have significantly impaired Medius' arm mobility, making it exceedingly challenging for her to move it comfortably. As a result, she has been forced to cease her farming activities. Medius used to actively participate in singing at her church, but due to her condition, she can no longer clap her hands while singing either. To seek relief, Medius embarked on a journey to our medical partner's care center, where she will undergo surgery on June 13th to remove the mass. However, she requires assistance in raising the necessary funds amounting to $145, to cover the cost of this crucial procedure. Medius says, “My condition has greatly affected my productivity and other day-to-day activities. I pray that I may get well through surgery. I will plan to start farming again after recovery.”