Jelly is a 42-year-old single mother from the Philippines. Jelly worked as a staff at a laundry shop but had to stop working after experiencing abdominal pain during work. She relies on her second child's income who works as a dance instructor and whose income is just enough to support both Jelly and her youngest child who is still studying. Jelly helps with household expenses by accepting small laundry jobs. One year ago, Jelly began to experience troubling symptoms, including fever and severe abdominal pain for days. She was later advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Jelly is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on August 30th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Jelly's surgery and care. Jelly says, "This is a huge blessing for me and my family because we didn't know where we could get the money needed for my surgery. I look forward to being able to work again after recovery so I can help my son with household expenses. Thank you very much to all of you for giving me this opportunity."

51-year-old Sideth lives in Svay Rieng Province in Cambodia - near the Vietnam border - with his daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. His son-in-law and daughter help support the family by working as rice farmers. In 2021, Sideth fell from a palm tree while collecting palm juice, resulting in severe injuries to his right leg and spine. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where doctors performed surgery on his right ankle, and treated his spinal fracture. Unfortunately, Sideth now suffers from a chronic ulcer wound on his ankle, and experiences fevers related to the infected tissue. In addition, Sideth now walks with crutches, has lost sensation in part of his foot, and experiences chronic pain in his leg. Although surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), hoped to save his leg, it was determined that an amputation below the knee is necessary, due to the chronic wound and large area of dead tissue. On August 29th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform an amputation, along with lymph node excision on the right side of Sideth's groin. These procedures will help relieve Sideth's pain once he fully recovers, and prevent future complications and infection. Sideth and his family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $379 more to fund the procedure. Sideth says, "I hope to have surgery soon so that I can be free of pain, and not have to worry about my wound getting worse in the future."

Balbina is a seven-year-old girl living with her parents and seven siblings in Tanzania. Balbina's parents are seasonal farmers. When Balbina was three years old, her mother noticed that she was having difficulty walking. At first, she thought it was due to fatigue from all of the walking that Balbina enjoyed doing. However, as the days went by, the problem persisted. Her mother took her to the nearest clinic, but they could not diagnose the issue. Over time, Balbina’s condition worsened. Eventually, Balbina began walking with one of her legs bowed. The condition deteriorated rapidly, and within six months, her gait changed completely. This made it difficult for her to walk and perform other activities at home. Balbina was in pain and easily fatigued. The family tried seeking treatment for Balbina, but were unsuccessful. They visited traditional healers hoping for a cure, but nothing worked. Balbina was referred by a hospital employee to our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, where she was diagnosed with windswept deformity. This condition requires corrective surgery to treat her legs. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is seeking $891 to fund the procedure, scheduled for August 13th, that will enable Balbina to grow into a healthy young woman. Balbina’s father said: “I wish for my daughter to be okay. We would love to see her dreams come true as she grows older.”