Kelvin is a bright second grade student and the last born in a family of five. His mother told us that Kelvin likes playing football, reading, and running together with his friends. Kelvin's mother is now a single mom after she separated from her husband many years ago after he engaged in drugs and frequent drinking. “He could not provide for the family anymore...” Kelvin's mother told us. Currently, Kelvin's mother has a small makeshift hotel, known as a Kibanda, where she sells tea, porridge, and mandazi (doughnuts) which is just enough to sustain her children and pay for their house rent. Kelvin has a hemiplegic cerebral palsy condition. When Kelvin was one year old, his mother noticed a bending of the left foot, and as he continued to grow his left foot worsened. Recently, while Kelvin was passing by the market in the village, a lady spotted him and inquired about where he lived. She later called Kelvin's mother and advised her to visit CURE hospital. At the hospital, Kelvin was scheduled to undergo surgery. Fortunately, Kelvin traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, AIC Cure International Hospital. There, surgeons will perform clubfoot repair surgery on August 19th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,286 to fund Kelvin's treatment. After treatment, he will be able to walk well and play with friends. He will also be able to continue with his studies uninterrupted. Kelvin's mother said, “I am seeking support because I cannot pay the hospital bill, if I can be helped, I will be grateful to see my son walking normally.”

Evas is a 34-year-old mother of two children who is expecting her third baby soon. Prior to the Covid-19 lockdown that closed schools, Evas worked as a school nurse at Kabale University. Now, she has been farming at home to provide food for her family. Her husband works as a taxi driver, but his business has also been affected by the lockdown. Evas received the full antenatal care package at our medical partner's care center, Nyakibale Hospital. The doctor advised her to deliver by cesarean section due to the status of her previous deliveries. This procedure will allow for a better delivery outcome and prevent the possible complications of uterine rupture. Evas is a returning Watsi patient, after undergoing a thyroid procedure in 2020 to help her breath, work, and live more comfortably. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $252 to help fund another very important surgery for Evas so her baby can be born safely. Evas says, “I am really grateful for the help I was given for my previous operation. I am requesting your financial support again in order to make my surgery possible as the lockdown has left us helpless in every aspect.”

Panna is an 11-year-old student in fourth grade. He's an only child; his mother is a factory worker, and his father is a tuk-tuk driver. One year ago, Panna had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the eardrum, in his right ear to perforate. For this reason, Panna experiences pain, hearing loss, and ear discharge. He cannot attend school due to infections and pain. He also has difficulty hearing and communicating clearly with others. Panna traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On September 13th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. This support will help him feel confident and participate in class once he returns to school. Panna hopes that his ear will stop the infection and improve his hearing loss.