Juanita is a widow with two children who is currently unemployed due to her physical limitations as a senior citizen. She is financially dependent on her daughter who is a single parent. Her daughter's income working as a factory worker is barely enough for the family's needs. Four years ago, Juanita began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain and vomiting. She endured the pain for the past years but in the past two months, it occurred more often. Juanita has been diagnosed with gallstones and was advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, which is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Juanita is scheduled to undergo surgery on July 13th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Juanita's surgery and care. Juanita said, "Thank you very much for your help. I hope you will continue helping more patients like me because it really is a huge help. Private hospitals are very expensive and there is no way we can afford it so I am very grateful."

Boromey is a 23-year-old construction worker from Cambodia who lives with his parents and one younger brother in Banteay Mean Chey province. His father is a teacher in the village and his mother sells vegetables at the market. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer with friends in the local field. Four years ago, Boromey was in a motorcycle accident, resulting in an injury to his left shoulder. This injury has caused muscle tightness, which affects his ability to bend his elbow and move his fingers. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is currently unable to move his left arm, and he cannot work. Boromey traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On May 10th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his left arm again. Boromey and his family are able to contribute $100 for his treatment but our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, needs $609 more to fund this procedure. Boromey said, "I hope to move my left arm easily again. I hope to pursue my dream of becoming a policeman one day."

Bert is a 46-year-old woman from Karen State in Burma now living in Thailand with her husband and their daughter. She and her husband raise chickens for their family to eat. Her husband also does other additional daily work to sustain their family. Around four years ago, Bert started experiencing burning pain in her left side of her abdomen. However, when her symptoms began, she was unable to pay for a hospital visit. In March 2023 as her condition worsened, she began seeking treatment. She went to the local hospital and they referred her to Mae Sot Hospital (MSH) for further examination. Bert has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, which is the surgical removal of her gallbladder. If left untreated, Bert's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Bert is scheduled to undergo her cholecystectomy on May 14th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Bert's procedure and care. Bert said, "After I recover, I will return home and help my husband on the farm and also weave traditional Karen shirts and bags in the future."