Mark is a 32-year-old man from the Philippines. He is the oldest of seven siblings and helps support his family. His father works as a construction laborer, while his mother stays at home. Mark recently started work assisting with solar insulation, but his job is not yet stable. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and playing basketball. Three months ago, Mark began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain and difficulty breathing. He has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Mark is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on April 10th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is requesting the remaining $1,031 to cover the cost of Mark’s surgery and care. Mark shared, “I am truly grateful for the chance to receive this operation, as it will ease my financial burden and allow me to focus on recovery. My heartfelt thanks to those who will give their support and kindness.”

Say is a 36-year-old man from Burma who lives with his wife, son, and two daughters in Thailand. His son and older daughter are students, and he and his wife work as agricultural day laborers. In February 2026, Say was climbing a jackfruit tree to pick fruit for his family when a branch snapped, and he fell five meters, landing directly on his extended left leg. He was in severe pain and could not stand or move his leg. An X-ray revealed a fractured left tibia requiring surgery. He remains in constant pain, aggravated whenever he tries to use crutches, and is unable to participate in daily activities. Fortunately, on April 23rd, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, will help Say undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. This procedure will cost $1,500, and Say needs your support to fund the surgery. Say said, “I feel worried. Now my wife is only able to work. My friend helps support our family with rice, and without it, we would not have been able to survive. But, I know that we can’t continue to depend on him for so long.”

Hadassa is a seven-year-old girl from Haiti. She is the middle child in her family, with an older sister and a younger brother. She does not currently attend school but enjoys helping her parents around the house and watching cartoons. Hadassa has a cardiac condition called a partial atrioventricular canal defect. A hole exists between the chambers of her heart, causing blood to leak between them instead of properly circulating through the lungs to receive oxygen. This leaves her weak and short of breath. Hadassa also has Down syndrome. Hadassa needs to fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On June 24th, she will undergo heart surgery, during which doctors will repair the hole in her heart. Another organization is paying for the surgery, but her family also needs help with travel and surgery prep. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports securing travel documents for the family and travel costs for the social workers from our medical partner, who will accompany Hadassa's family overseas. Hadessa’s mother shares, “Our family is so happy to know that there is a way to fix our daughter’s heart, and we hope everything will go well!”