Song is a 79-year-old father of five from Cambodia. He has one son, four daughters, and many grandchildren. Song used to work as a sugarcane seller, but now he stays at home to look after his grandchildren. Sadly, Song's wife died during the Khmer Rouge regime and now he lives with his eldest daughter, who is a server at a local restaurant. Six years ago, Song developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him sensitivity to light, itchiness, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Song learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for an hour and a half seeking treatment. On July 5th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Song shared, "I hope I can see well enough to visit the pagoda on my own and see all my relatives and family again."

Bo is a 16-year-old student. He's in eighth grade and lives in the school dormitory in the Tak Province during the school year. His parents and his siblings live on the Thai-Burma border. His brother and his mother are day labourers while his father is retired. During his free time, he likes to play the guitar, cook, and garden. In May 2021, Bo began to experience pain in the top of his left arm, close to his shoulder. In June 2021, the top of his left arm began to swell until it spread towards his shoulder. The swelling is now very large, encompassing his left shoulder and upper arm. Bo is in a lot of pain and cannot use his left arm. He cannot lift it, nor carry anything due to the pain and the swelling. Bo sought treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. Bo is now scheduled to undergo mass removal surgery on August 18th. He is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. "I want to become a policeman one day but I do not know if this will be possible," said Bo.

Jolly is a 66-year-old mother with three grown children. She lost her husband when she was still very young and was the breadwinner for her family. She has worked as a farmer growing millet, maize, and cassava to support her family. For six months, Jolly has been experiencing lower abdominal pain and bleeding. When the symptoms became persistent, she visited the hospital at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), and was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Doctors recommended that Jolly undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons remove her uterus. Jolly is concerned that without treatment, she would be at risk of further complications, as cancer could metastasize resulting in premature death. Fortunately, on September 9th, Jolly will undergo gynecological surgery at AMH's care center. Once she recovers, Jolly will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. AMH is requesting $219 to fund her surgery. Jolly shared, "I am afraid of the implication of this condition and what it would do to my health. I don't have money to pay, and I appeal for your help."