Dara is a 37-year-old father of two from Kampong Chnang province in Cambodia. Dara and his wife work in the local market, selling second-hand clothes. In February 2019, Dara was in a motor vehicle accident and fractured his left elbow. He went to a local hospital, where doctors implanted hardware to stabilize his fracture. Now the bone has healed completely, but the hardware remains in his arm, causing Dara discomfort. Surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 1st, Dara will undergo a hardware removal procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will improve the mobility of his arm and alleviate his pain. Dara needs your help to raise $304 to fund this procedure. Dara shared: "I want the metal removed from my arm so I can be comfortable again."

Sarah is a Ugandan retailer and mother of five. She has a bachelor’s degree in procurement and logistics but could not find a suitable job after graduating. She runs her family’s retail shop to provide for her family. Her husband works with Kabale municipal council in Uganda as a private auditor. Their firstborn is 13 years old and in secondary school class one, while the lastborn is 3 months old. Thirteen years ago, Sarah began to experience troubling symptoms, including a neck swelling that has increased in size progressively over time. She found out about it during her first pregnancy, when a friend noticed her neck was swollen. Initially, she attributed the swelling to the pregnancy and believed it would subside after giving birth. However, that was not the case. Eventually, she decided to visit a hospital where surgery was recommended to address the issue. Frightened by the prospect of undergoing surgery, she decided not to proceed with the operation. Over time, the swelling continued to grow in size, reaching a point where she became anxious about attending public gatherings and chose to stay home instead. Four years ago, she underwent a cancer test, which yielded negative results. Although she doesn't experience any complications, such as airway blockage, the swelling has become so prominent that it makes her feel extremely self-conscious in public. She was diagnosed with nontoxic goiter. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Sarah receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on May 13th at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $333, and she and her family need help raising money. Sarah says, “I hope and believe that I can look normal again through surgery. I pray that I may be able to live a normal life once again. I will continue to run my family’s retail shop after complete recovery.”

Mylene is a small food business owner from the Philippines. She lives with her mother and two cousins. Her earnings from her business contribute towards sustaining the family's daily needs. Two months ago, Mylene began to experience troubling symptoms, including stomachaches and back pain. Thinking it was simply a urinary tract infection, she opted to delay her checkup. However, her symptoms worsened as her skin began to yellow and she began to experience severe skin itchiness. As a result, she temporarily closed her business as she was compelled to see a doctor. She was advised to undergo an ultrasound test and was diagnosed with Chronic Calculous Cholecystitis, a condition that causes swelling and irritation of the gallbladder. Doctors have recommended she 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), Mylene is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on February 24th. Mylene needs help raising $1,128 to fund her procedure and care. Mylene shared, "This free surgery is a life-changing opportunity. I no longer have to worry about how or where to find money to pay for my hospital bill. I'm truly grateful to WATSI and World Surgical Foundation Philippines for helping me!"