David is a 17-year-old from Kenya. He is the oldest child of six, and his parents work on their neighbors' farms to provide income for the family's basic needs. Their home was constructed by volunteers and their church. David's family shared that they do not have national health insurance coverage and are requesting assistance for David's medical care. A few months after David was born, he started experiencing fevers and an increasing head circumference. David's family brought him to different hospitals for treatment, but his symptoms did not improve. When David was three, he was referred to our medical partner's hospital, where he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and underwent shunt insertion surgery. Hydrocephalus is a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. Everything was stable following David's surgery until last month when David began experiencing signs of shunt failure. David's doctor recommends EVT/CPC surgery to address the shunt failure as soon as possible. On March 16th, David will undergo surgery to drain the excess fluid from his brain and reduce intracranial pressure. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $720 to cover the surgery cost. With proper treatment, David can continue to develop into a strong, healthy young man. David's father said: "I do not feel well when he is not in good health because it makes it hard for us to leave him with anyone for us to work and provide for the family."

LyKorng is a 3-year-old toddler from Cambodia who lives with his family in Phnom Penh province. His mother is a housekeeper, his father is a tailor, and he has one older brother in grade two. LyKorng's favorite meal is chicken and soup. LyKorng was born with polydactyly of his right hand, which means that he has an extra thumb. This condition makes it difficult for LyKorng to use his right hand to grasp cups and other objects. Surgery to help LyKorng entails removing the extra thumb and reshaping his hand to create a more natural appearance. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $299 to fund LyKorng's surgical procedure, which is scheduled for March 17th. After surgery, LyKorgn will hopefully feel more comfortable and the procedure should remove any concerns about functional and/or cosmetic issues with his hand. LyKorng's father said: "I hope after the surgery his extra thumb will be gone and he can use his hand like his brother."

Ing is a 69-year-old widow and retired rice farmer. She lives in Kampong Cham province with her daughter, who is a farmer. Her husband passed away five years ago from hypertension. She also has one son and seven beautiful grandchildren. At home, she enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and cooking for her grandchildren. One year ago, Ing developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision and light sensitivity. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Ing learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and half hours seeking treatment. On December 13th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and implant a new lens in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Ing said: "After surgery, I hope I can see and help my daughter to do housework."