Claudias is a 46-year-old primary school teacher from Uganda and a mother of three children. She teaches at the local school, and her husband works as a farmer. Claudias shared that their combined income is only sufficient to meet their family's daily needs. For three years, Claudias has been experiencing both abdominal and back pains, along with other worrisome symptoms. Upon review, she has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids. Claudias first tried to treat her symptoms with over-the-counter medication. Because her pain persisted, she became increasingly worried about her health. Doctors determined that Claudias needs to undergo a hysterectomy, which is a procedure where surgeons will remove her uterus, allowing her to finally heal. However, due to financial constraints, she cannot fund the procedure. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), can help Claudias receive treatment. On July 12th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at AMHF's care center. Once recovered, Claudias will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. AMHF is requesting $219 to fund this procedure. Claudius says, “I hope to get better after surgery, and I believe that my health will return back to normal once I am operated on.”

Sreyka is a 17-year-old water treatment facility employee. She has two brothers and two sisters; she is the youngest child in the family. Her mother is a homemaker and her father drives a motor-taxi. When at home, Sreyka likes to read books. Two years ago, Sreyka developed a chalazion cyst in her right eye, causing her itchiness and irritation. She is worried that her eye is often red and it has also impacted her self-esteem. It is difficult for her to see clearly at work, and she is embarrassed for others to see her eye. Sreyka traveled for four and a half hours to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On May 9th, surgeons will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Sreyka's symptoms should improve. She needs help raising $210 to fund this procedure. Sreyka said, "I hope after surgery my eye feels comfortable and I can see better to work."

Ley Thy is a 56-year-old grandmother who sells vegetables at the local market with her husband. She enjoys playing with her grandchildren, listening to the news, and cooking for her family. Because of her diabetes, Ley Thy has experienced problems with her left foot, resulting in pain and difficulty walking. Surgeons at our local partner hospital, Children's Surgical Centre, have determined that they will need to amputate Ley Thy's lower leg, which will preserve the rest of her leg, and enable Ley Thy to walk without pain. Ley Thy is scheduled for surgery on May 2nd, and needs help to pay for the cost of the $479 operation. This includes the surgery, medication, and her post-operative stay in the hospital. Ley Thy shared: "I hope that I can walk again after this surgery, and I will have no more infections or pain. I want to be healthy enough to care for my grandchildren."