Leav An is a three-year-old boy who lives near the border of Vietnam with his mother, his older brother, and two cousins. His mother is a homemaker, while his father and his cousins' parents work in Thailand. Leav An's brother and cousins are all in secondary school. His mother shared that Leav An likes to drink milk and loves playing with toy cars. Leav An was born with a condition called Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT). CVT is a rare type of stroke in children and newborns that occurs when a blood clot forms in the brain's venous sinuses, preventing blood from draining properly. The condition has caused an impairment on his right ankle, and muscle weakness in both legs. Leav An is able to stand with support, but his mobility is restricted and he is unable to walk unaided. He also experiences difficulty in speaking, and needs assistance for most of his daily activities. Leav An and his mother were told by a relative about our medical partner's care center, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). They traveled for three hours to seek consultation and treatment. On July 18th, surgeons will perform a tenotomy and open reduction of the right ankle to improve the function and mobility of Leav An's ankle. Now, the family needs help to fund the $572 needed for the surgery and physiotherapy. Leav An's mother says: "I hope that as my son grows, he will regain the strength and mobility needed to stand and walk with ease."

Kreusna is a two-year-old toddler from rural Kampong Thom province in Cambodia. He lives with his parents, older brother, and grandmother. His father works as a rice farmer, while his mother is a home maker. Kreusna has been living with a persistent weakness in his right hand since birth, a result of a nerve injury that occurred during his delivery. This condition has made it difficult for Kreusna to lift or to grasp objects. He was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury, a condition that affects the nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Kreusna traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment, the only center in Cambodia where this treatment is available. On July 9th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery, which will improve his arm function. Kreusna and his family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $609 more to fund the procedure. Kreusna's father says: "I hope that Kreusna will be able to use his arm and play more freely with his brother and friends.

Thin is a 48-year-old woman from Thailand. She lives with her husband and her son and daughter in Tak Province, Thailand. She works at a hair salon shop. Thin's husband has chronic diabetes and foot issues that prevent him from working. Thin's two children are students. In November 2022, Thin noticed a mass in her left breast. She went to a clinic where the medic examined her breast and told her that she needed to go to our medical partner's care center, Mae Sot Hospital, for further investigation. Due to financial issues, Thin waited. As the mass grew bigger, it was causing pain. When she could no longer bear the pain, Thin went to Mae Sot Hospital where doctors recommended that Thin undergo a CT scan, a procedure in which x-ray images taken from several angles are combined to produce cross-sectional images of the body, to receive a diagnosis. This scan will hopefully help doctors diagnose her condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $414 to cover the cost of Thin's CT scan and care, scheduled for September 20th. Thin said, "Thank you for helping and I would like to receive surgery soon so that I can work as I am the sole earner for my family."