Savoeun is a 51-year-old widow from Kandal province, Cambodia. She has three sons, one daughter, and 11 grandchildren. She lives with her youngest son, who is a construction worker. She likes to watch the news on TV and listen to monks pray on the radio. About one year ago, Savoeun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Savoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On July 2nd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $263 procedure. Savoeun said, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better easily and take care of my grandchildren and I can go far places by myself."

Franklin is a 13-year-old student from Haiti. He lives in a rural agricultural area with his parents, who are both farmers, and six older siblings. He enjoys going to school and playing soccer. Franklin has a heart condition called rheumatic mitral regurgitation. One of the four valves in his heart was severely damaged by an infection he suffered earlier in childhood, and now cannot adequately pump blood through his body. Franklin will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On March 23rd, he will undergo surgery, during which surgeons will attempt to repair his damaged valve; if they are unable to do so, they will remove it instead and implant an artificial replacement. While another charity, Mitral Foundation, is funding Franklin's surgery, his family will also need help with the costs associated with his surgical preparations. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It will also support securing travel documents for the family and paying travel costs for the social workers who will accompany Franklin's family overseas. Franklin's mother shared, "We are so thankful to everyone who is making this surgery possible for our son!"

Sakhr is a newborn baby boy from Tanzania. He is the youngest among three children. His arrival has brought great joy to his parents, who are both small business owners. His father is especially happy to welcome his son and even wanted to give him his own father’s name in honor of his grandfather, creating a meaningful family connection from the very beginning. Sakhr was born with clubfoot on the right foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual. Without treatment, clubfoot can make it difficult for a child to walk comfortably, maintain proper balance, and wear regular shoes as they grow. Starting treatment early provides an important opportunity to gradually correct the position of his foot and support healthy development. Fortunately, Sakhr's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on August 14th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Sakhr's clubfoot repair. After treatment and continued follow-up, Sakhr will have the opportunity to grow, walk, and play comfortably. Sakhr's mother says, "We are grateful that we found help so early. We hope this treatment will give our son the chance to walk normally and grow without limitations.”