Kong is a 64-year-old widow and mother of three from Cambodia. She lives with her second child, who sells groceries. Kong is retired and enjoys tending to vegetables around her house in her free time. In June 2014, Kong was involved in a bicycle accident that resulted in fractures of her left forearm and elbow. Kong was treated by our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, whose surgeons performed plate fixation and a bone graft. These procedures were successful, and Kong regained good mobility in her arm. However, she still experiences pain when moving her left elbow. Now, surgeons recommend a procedure to remove the metal plate that was implanted during her initial surgery. On September 3rd, Kong will undergo a hardware removal procedure to help reduce the discomfort around her left elbow and make arm movement more comfortable, helping her manage her everyday activities with greater ease. Her family can contribute $25, but needs help raising $353 more to fund his procedure and care. Kong said, “I hope this surgery will relieve the pain in my elbow and make it easier for me to move my arm. I look forward to feeling more comfortable and being able to carry out my daily activities without the discomfort I have lived with for so long.”

Aichata is a 32-year-old mother of seven from Mali. To earn a living, she works as a soap vendor. Aichata is currently expecting her eighth child. Her doctors recommend that she deliver via a caesarean section due to a high-risk pregnancy. This way, doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, Muso, is helping Aichata undergo a C-section on July 7th. This procedure will cost $259, and Aichata needs your support. She says: "I look forward to welcoming a healthy baby."

Naol is two years old and the only child in his family from Ethiopia. His parents are farmers. A year ago, Naol's tonsils began to swell, and they have stayed that way since. He snores through the night, wakes again and again, and never gets proper rest. Swallowing is uncomfortable, so he eats very little, and his parents watch him stay small while other children grow. For his parents, every day brings the same worry: their only child is not thriving, and they cannot see a way to change it. Naol was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $700 to fund a tonsillectomy for Naol, which is scheduled to take place on November 8th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Naol of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Naol's parents shared, "We just want our son to sleep through the night, breathe easily, and eat his food again. That is all we hope for."