La is a 47-year-old farmer who lives with his wife and three children. He normally works seasonally, and when he is not working he likes to play sports with his children, plant vegetables, and listen to the radio for news and shows about politics. Six years ago, La was in a motor vehicle accident that caused multiple fractures in his left leg. His family brought him to a local government hospital, where doctors fixated hardware to heal his fracture. The bone healed well over the years, but the presence of the hardware puts him at risk of future complications. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On August 3rd, La will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $230. This procedure will help him heal fully and walk in comfort. CSC is requesting $230 to fund the surgery. La shares, "I am excited to feel no more pain in my leg, and to play with my kids in comfort again."

Kea is a student who lives in a rural province of Cambodia with his parents, who are farmers, and his younger brother and sister. When he was 11, Kea had a severe ear infection that caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his left ear to perforate. As a result, Kea experiences pain and discharge from his ear. He also has difficulty communicating with others. Kea traveled to visit our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), to receive treatment. On September 1st, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During the procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Now CSC is requesting $464 to fund his procedure. This will cover the cost of medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Kea shared, "I hope my hearing will improve and the the infection and pain will go away."

Kemirembe is a teacher and a mother of four, with two daughters and two sons, all of whom are in school. She loves coaching and teaching her children especially now as schools are closed due to Covid-19. Together with her husband, they are primary school teachers in a school close to their home. They have a small farm which they use to harvest produce for their own family. For 6 months, Kemirembe has been experiencing abnormal bleeding, along with headaches and back pains. She is afraid she could become anemic. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Kemirembe's surgery. On July 13th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Kemirembe will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Kemirembe says, “I hope that once I'm operated under your support, I will regain my health and teach with even more efforts after our schools open."