22 year old Mackline lives with her husband and child in Uganda. Mackline is currently expecting her second child. Her doctors are recommending that she deliver via a Caesarean section, because of the high risk of her pregnancy. A Caesarean section will prevent complications, such as a uterine rupture, and is the best way to ensure the safety of both Mackline and the baby. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Mackline undergo a C-section on September 6th, at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale. This procedure will cost $252, and Mackline and her family need your support. Mackline says: “With your support, I hope for a successful delivery and I hope for a healthy baby.”

Annizabelle is an 11-year-old fifth-grader who lives with her parents and three siblings in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Her father is a mechanic, and her mother is a vendor. Anizabelle has a cardiac condition called rheumatic mitral regurgitation. One of the valves in her heart is severely damaged due to an infection she suffered earlier in her childhood. As a result, her heart is unable to adequately pump blood through her body, leaving her weak and short of breath. Fortunately, our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance (HCA), is helping Annizabelle receive treatment. Annizabelle and her family will fly to the Dominican Republic, where she will undergo cardiac surgery at Hospital CEDIMAT on August 8th. During the surgery, doctors will attempt to repair her existing valve. If they cannot repair the valve, they will remove it, and implant an artificial replacement. HCA is contributing $9,000 to pay for the surgery. Now Annizabelle and her family need help to cover the $1,500 for the pre-surgical prep, lab tests, medicines and post operative follow up visits. In addition, this sum will pay for the passports for the social workers who will accompany the family overseas. Annizabelle's mother said: "Our family is praying that this surgery will be a success so that our daughter can get back to focusing on school and the rest of her life."

Dativah is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She and her husband have one child and are expecting their second child soon. Dativah is the oldest in her family of seven children. She earned a degree in social science but had difficulty getting a job and practices small-scale farming for a living. Her husband is a businessman selling animals. Dativah has been visiting a local clinic and receiving antenatal care. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family. Dativah is currently expecting her second child. Her doctors recommended that she deliver via a Cesarean section based on her previous delivery experiences. By undergoing a C-section, the doctors can ensure the safety of both mother and child. On May 25th, Dativah will undergo a C-Section and is requesting support to raise $252 to fund this procedure. Dativah says, “My delivery will be of great joy to me, and I pray for a good outcome through your support so that I can take care of my family.”