Rose is a 25-year-old woman from Haiti. She lives with her older sister and her family in a small community in southwest Haiti. When Rose was a teenager, one of her heart valves was severely damaged due to an infection. This caused a condition known as rheumatic mitral valve regurgitation, where Rose's heart cannot adequately pump blood through her body, leaving her weak and short of breath. She had to pause her college education due to her condition but hopes to restart school when she is healthy. On July 24th, Rose will undergo cardiac surgery in the United States. During the procedure, surgeons will remove Rose's damaged valve and implant an artificial replacement. Another organization, Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital, is contributing $20,000.0 to pay for Rose's surgery. Rose's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medicines, checkup, and followup appointments. It also supports passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Rose's family overseas. From Rose: "I am so happy to be able to have this surgery so that I can start living more normally and thinking about my future!"

Tey is a 15-year-old from Cambodia and the middle child in his family, with an older brother and a younger sister. His parents are rice farmers. Tey enjoys school, especially P.E. class, and dreams of being a professional soccer player one day! In March, Tey was riding on the back of his family's motorbike when they had to swerve to avoid a large animal in the road. The motorbike fell on its side and caused Tey to fracture his left wrist. For the last two weeks, he has been treated by a traditional Cambodian healer. Tey's family brought him to our medical partner's care center for review. On March 29th, he will undergo a fracture repair procedure that will allow him to move his hand and arm easily again. Tey is currently in pain and has limited use of his hand. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), requests $485 to fund Tey's surgery. His family contributed $100 to his care. Tey shared: "I hope surgery can help fix my hand, and I can do P.E. at school."

Rathana is a 40-year-old tailor who lives in Kandal province with her husband, who is a security guard. She is proud of the dresses that she sews from home and sells to local shops. When not working, she loves to try different food recipes for her husband. Three years ago, Rathana had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. Because of this, Rathana experiences chronic pain, ear discharge, and hearing loss. She frequently spends money at the pharmacy for medications that do not work long-term. She is worried that her hearing loss will be permanent. It is difficult for her to communicate clearly with others, and she shared that she feels embarrassed that she does not understand when villagers or family talk to her. Rathana traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On September 5th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation, grafting a patch over the hole. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $487 to fund this procedure and Rathana is able to contribute $100. This covers the surgery, medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Rathana said: "I hope that my ear will stop being painful, my hearing will improve, and I will have no more headaches."