Angel is a four-year-old girl from Kenya. She is the second born in her family. Her father is a waiter in a small hotel in their village, while her mother stays home. Angel was born with clubfoot on both feet, a condition that makes it difficult for her to walk. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. This causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. She began treatment soon after birth, starting with serial casting to correct her feet. Unfortunately, the family had to stop the follow-up treatments because they could not afford the transport costs as the hospital was far from their home. They recently heard about our medical partner's care center, Cure Hospital, and sought treatment there. Angel has been in the hospital undergoing serial casting to prepare her for surgery. On September 24th, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,286 to fund the treatment. After treatment, Angel will be able to stand upright, play, walk, and run like other children. Angel's mother shared, " I am looking forward to her healing quickly and walking like other children, which will be my joy."

Vanna is a 45-year-old tuk-tuk driver who lives in Kampong Cham province with his wife, one son and one daughter. They all live together in a small rented room in town. His son is a construction worker, and his wife and daughter are cleaners in a restaurant. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music. Vanna suffers from diabetes and has had problems with diabetic retinopathy - a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). About three months ago, the retina of Vanna's right eye detached, causing him to have small dark spots that float across his vision, flashes of light in his eye and partial blindness. When Vanna learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled there hoping for treatment. On October 8th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly again. Now, he needs help raising $599 to fund his medical care. Vanna shared: "I hope after surgery my eye can see well again. And, I can drive my tuk-tuk well again."

Phon is a retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She is a 70-year-old widow who lives with her son and his family. Phon's son works as a rice farmer. She has four grandchildren that keep her busy. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at the pagoda and listening to Buddhist radio. About one year ago, Phon developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Phon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On May 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Phon's family is able to contribute $100 but needs your help to raise $153 more to fund this procedure. Phon shared, "I hope I can see clearly so I can do more to help my daughter-in-law around the house and walk my grandchildren to school."