Vuthy is a 31-year-old father from Cambodia who lives with his parents, wife, and five year-old son in Takéo Province. His mother is a factory worker and his father is a Tuk-Tuk driver. Vuthy's wife also works in a nearby factory part-time and cares for their five-year-old son. Vuthy works as a beverage delivery driver, transporting cases from wholesalers to retail stores. In his free time, he loves playing with his son and helping him with his homework. About a year ago, Vuthy was involved in a traffic accident, sustaining a fracture of his left collarbone. He went to a local hospital and doctors fixed a hardware to help in healing the fracture. Presently, the hardware is causing him discomfort when he lifts his left arm, and doctors have recommended its removal, to restore his arm's function. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 6th, Vuthy will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will help him use his arm easily again. Vuthy is able to contribute $80 towards his medical costs and needs help raising $224 more to fund the procedure. Vuthy says, "After treatment, I hope I can move my arm again, so it's easier for me to work and take care of my family."

Esther is a 64-year-old dedicated farmer from Kenya, working alongside her husband to provide for their family through subsistence farming. They are proud parents to four adult children, all of whom also work as farmers. Earlier this month, while on her way to visit a friend, Esther had an unfortunate accident. She slipped on the road and fell, injuring her right leg and causing her intense pain. Unable to walk on her own, she urgently needed help getting to a local hospital for immediate care. There, doctors confirmed that she had broken some bones. The next day, Esther returned to the hospital because her pain had not improved. Her leg was swollen, and further examinations showed abrasions on her right knee, intensifying her discomfort. Esther is in urgent need of surgery on her ankle to aid her healing and help her regain the ability to move independently. Right now, she is in significant pain, struggling to sleep, walk, or manage her daily responsibilities at home. In addition to her recent injuries, Esther is also managing diabetes and had eye surgery in October 2023. The ongoing medical expenses have put a heavy burden on her family, leaving them feeling overwhelmed by the financial strain of her health needs. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Esther receive treatment. On September 19th, she will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will relieve her of her pain and improve her mobility. Now, Esther needs help to fund this $1,094 procedure. Esther says, "I look forward to my recovery. I haven't been able to sleep well because I need to keep my leg elevated all the time."

Thou Hek is a 76-year-old retired grandfather from Phnom Penh. He has three daughters and ten grandchildren. Thou Hek retired almost twenty years ago as an administrator for the Cambodian Ministry of Public Works and Transportation. He lives with his wife and his oldest daughter, who sells second-hand clothes in the local market. He enjoys listening to the news on his phone and spending time with his family. About three months ago, Thou Hek developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him 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. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. Thou Hek will undergo cataract surgery at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre on May 31st. Doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Thou Hek was able to contribute $50 towards his medical costs but needs help raising the remaining $203 for treatment. Thou Hek shared, "I hope I can see clearly again so I can start reading again, and not feel afraid when I go out."