Ly is a one-year-old girl from Cambodia. Ly's father is a farmer and her mother stays home to care for Ly and her two older siblings. Ly enjoys eating noodle soup, and likes to play with toys. Ly was born with polydactyly of both feet. This means that she has an extra toe on each foot. If the extra toes are not removed, it will become difficult for her to use her feet as she grows older and she could feel uncomfortable around others. Fortunately, on April 22nd, surgeons will perform a polydactyly repair procedure to remove the extra toe. Ly's family is able to contribute $100 but our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, needs an additional $199 to fund this procedure. After surgery, she will be able to walk easier and her parents will not worry about other children making fun of her feet. Ly’s mother shared, "I hope she will be able to have normal feet just like other kids when she grows up."

Boaz is a 15-year-old student from a small village in northwest Kenya. He is a calm boy with few words. He lives with his grandparents and his mother, who cultivates land for a living. On February 4, Boaz went to visit his hospitalized brother. He was injured when two motorcycles had a head-on collision at an intersection near his home. Boaz sought immediate medical care. X-rays showed he had a left tibia fibula fracture through the growth plate. He also had multiple small lacerations on the anterior shin and foot. His wounds were washed and cared for, but Boaz is still in pain and unable to walk. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On February 8th, Boaz will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. The surgery will hopefully enable him walk again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $941 to fund this procedure. Boaz’s mother says “I'm really stressed my son has been hospitalized again, but God has a reason why. Please help my son get better so that he will be able to continue with his studies.”

Yean is a retired rice farmer who lives in Kampong Cham province with his wife and their oldest son, who supports the family by working in a nearby rubber plantation. In total, they have three grown children and seven grandchildren who visit often. Yean likes praying at the pagoda, spending time with his grandchildren, and listening to the local news on the radio. About one year ago, Yean developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. When Yean learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On February 14th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. He shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better and I feel happy again. I want to go places on my own and know my neighbors when I see them."