Rosalinda is a 47-year-old mother from the Philippines. Rosalinda and her husband have two children. Rosalinda stays home to care for her children, while her husband works as a security guard to support their family. During her free time, Rosalinda enjoys cleaning their house while watching her favorite television shows. One year ago, Rosalinda began to experience some concerning symptoms, including difficulty swallowing and dry throat and lips. Upon seeking treatment, she was diagnosed with a colloid goiter, or lesions in her thyroid gland. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), can help. Rosalinda is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on May 22nd at Our Lady of Peace Hospital. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. A portion of the cost of her treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and WSFP is requesting $935 to cover the cost of Rosalinda's procedure and care. Rosalinda shared, "While I am scared going through the surgery, I just think of spending more quality time with my family after my treatment. There is nothing I want more than spending the rest of my life taking care of my children so I am very grateful to all the people who will help me make this happen. Thank you very much for giving me hope."

Meet Sopheap, a 61-year-old woman who lives with her husband, daughter, and son-in-law. Her daughter and son-in-law work in local retail shops to support the family, while her husband stays at home to take care of her. Before the accident, Sopheap enjoyed cleaning the house and cooking for her family. On August 23rd, Sopheap sustained two small lacerations on the palmar side of her right hand after falling on the floor. She visited a hospital, where the doctor sutured the lacerations but did not address the tendon damage. She is unable to flex the middle joint of her finger, which affects her ability to do her daily activities. Sopheap and her children were referred by a public hospital and traveled to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), seeking treatment. On August 28th, Sopheap will undergo a flexor tendon exploration and repair surgery, where the surgeons will examine and repair the damaged tendons in her right middle finger. The procedure aims to restore the function of the tendons, which will help improve her ability to bend and straighten her finger effectively. Sopheap and her family are able to contribute $100 but need help to raise $472 more to fund the surgery and post-operative care that Sopheap requires. Sopheap says, "After the surgery, I hope I will be able to help take care of myself and my family again."

Saw Blae is an infant who currently lives in Thailand. He lives with his parents, three siblings, and five cousins in a refugee camp. His parents are not able to work in the camp, and his siblings and cousins all attend refugee camp school. Basic healthcare is provided and their family relies on small cash cards given by non-government organizations working in the camp. Blae's uncle in the United States also sends them some money to support them with food when he can. They work hard to make ends meet with their total monthly income. When Saw Blae was 11 months old, there was swelling and discomfort in a sensitive region in his body. He was diagnosed with a hernia and requires surgery. Fortunately, Saw Blae is scheduled for surgery on October 1st and our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, requests $1,468 to fund this procedure. The treatment will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and be active as he grows. Saw Blae's mother said, "I was sad when I learned that my son would need an operation. I understand that his problem can only be corrected through an operation, and I hope his operation will go well."