Veneranda is a 70-year-old wife and mother who together with her husband has six children and several grandchildren. She raises cows with her husband to make ends meet. For the past six months, Veneranda has been experiencing bleeding, backaches and lower back pain. She was referred to our medical partner's care center for examination and treatment. She has been diagnosed with premalignant cervical lesions and surgery was recommended. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Veneranda to receive treatment. On September 15th, she will undergo a hysterectomy at AMH's care center. Successful treatment will reduce the chances of cancer metastasis, and she hopes to get well and resume her duties at home after full recovery. Now, she needs help raising $219 to fund her procedure and care. Veneranda shared, "I think the only chance for me to get relieved from this pain is by surgery and with your support, I hope it will be possible."

James is a hardworking man coming from the outskirts of Nairobi and is a father of two daughters, one in college and the other having completed high school recently. He is separated from his wife and takes up casual labour to make ends meet. He is a jovial man. In August, James was involved in an accident when a motorcycle hit him as he walked on a footpath. The motorcycle driver escaped leaving him in pain. He was taken to a local hospital for first aid and then to a district hospital. He had an x-ray done but was only given pain medication and advised to wait for the bone to heal on its own. However, James' mother decided to bring him to Nazareth hospital. His leg is painful and swollen and he is not able to walk at all. James was recommended to undergo an ORIF surgery to repair the fracture. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On August 30th, James will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. The surgery will allow the fractured bone to heal with ease allowing him to walk easily again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,049 to fund this procedure. James says, “I am glad there is hope for my leg to be treated so that I can go back to my normal life.”

Socheat is a 29-year-old call center worker who lives in the capital city of Cambodia with his wife. He works for a mobile phone service company, while his wife works in a clothing factory. They do not yet have children, but would like to start a family soon. When he is not working, Socheat likes to play volleyball, read books, and hang out with his friends at restaurants. In June 2021, Socheat fell and fractured his left forearm. After the accident, he visited a traditional Khmer healer for treatment, but unfortunately his condition worsened. His arm has become swollen, painful and it is difficult for him to use it. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 30th, Socheat will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. The procedure will help him regain use of his arm and hand. Socheat shared, "I hope that I can heal quickly and be back at my job as soon as possible."