Ezekiel is a 10-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the firstborn in a family of five and comes from Bisri village in Kajiado County. He is currently in second grade and enjoys playing with his classmates all the time. Ezekiel was born with a condition known as Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy (CP). This condition affects the left side of his body, making it difficult for him to walk properly. He has to walk on his tiptoes and always feels pain in his legs, making it difficult to travel long distances. He has been undergoing serial casting at the hospital before the surgery to make him feel more comfortable. As a result of this condition, Ezekiel also has clubfoot on his left foot. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape, which causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Surgeons will perform Ezekiel's clubfoot repair surgery on September 23rd. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,286 to fund Ezekiel's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will be able to walk easily and play with other children more comfortably. Ezekiel states, “I am looking forward to a quick healing to join my friends in playing football."

Elisha is the younger child in a family of two children in Tanzania. He is a playful and friendly boy. Elisha has not started going to school yet, but parents plan to enroll him in school once he turns five years old. Elisha's father is a hard-working man who earns a living selling thrift clothes and his mother is employed as a cook at a small food vendor. When Elisha was one year old, his legs started bowing outward. At first, it was a slight bow, but it worsened quickly. The bowing made it hard for him to walk and play. Elisha's parents tried seeking treatment for him, but the medication they were prescribed did not help much, and surgical options were financially out of reach. Elisha's family was later referred to our medical partner's care center by one of their community partners. Elisha’s mother had to ask for leave from work and travel for two days to seek treatment for her son. Elisha was diagnosed with Fluorosis and Bilateral Severe Genu Varus. He needs corrective surgery to help straighten his legs. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, has scheduled his treatment for August 6th and they are requesting $810 to fund this procedure. Elisha’s mother says: “On our way here we were praying that Elisha gets the treatment required for his leg to be normal because we see this condition will be a problem as he grows older."

Phyoe is a five-year-old boy from Burma. His mother has passed away and Phyoe now lives with his father. The village where Phyoe and his father live has been caught in the fighting between the Burmese military and a rebel group. On March 2nd, 2024, an artillery shell hit Phyoe's home. He sustained severe injuries, necessitating the amputation of his right arm. Since the amputation, Phyoe has experienced numerous complications that cause him severe pain. Doctors have recommended stump revision surgery, to prevent Phyoe's symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Phyoe's surgery, scheduled for September 27th. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow Phyoe to live more comfortably. Phyoe's father said: “I feel sorry for my son, but he is mentally strong. He plays with his toys, laughs, and talks a lot to me. He even practices writing with his left hand, since he is right-handed. His strength gives me hope. I want to thank Watsi for helping my son get the treatment he needs. My son is also thankful. Once he recovers, I am determined to work hard and ensure he gets a great education.”