In is a 66-year-old retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She has three sons, five daughters, and 17 grandchildren. Sadly, five years ago, her husband passed away due to hypertension. Now, she lives with one of her grandchildren. When In is not cooking, she enjoys listening to monks chant on the radio. Three months ago, In developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision with frequent tearing. 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 In learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 18th, 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 raising $253 to fund her procedure and care. In shared, "I hope I can see better so I can take care of myself. I want to go to the pagoda by myself and not be afraid."

Thwe is a 55-year-old woman from Thailand. She is a part-time housemaid. She lives with her friends and in her free time likes to watch TV. Thwe has localized periodontitis and a suspected malignant ulcer in her right lower gum. Her biopsy result shows a malignant lesion. Her doctor has recommended she undergo a CT scan, a procedure in which x-ray images are taken from several angles and combined to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This scan will hopefully help doctors formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Currently, she still feels pain in her teeth and gum. At times, the ulcer bleeds. As a result, she can only eat liquid and semisolid food as it is difficult to chew. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Thwe receive treatment. On January 19th, Thwe will undergo a CT scan where she will receive a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. Thwe needs help raising $414 to fund this care. Thwe cried as she shared, "I feel sad as soon as I heard about my condition. My friends encourage me a lot. I would love to say thank you because I even thought about giving up if there is no one to help me.”

Karim is a 10-year-old boy living in La Paz. He is in the fourth grade and really likes his math and science classes. Karim was born with a cardiac condition called Tetralogy of Fallot, which involves several related defects including a hole between the two lower chambers of the heart and a muscular blockage of one of the valves. During surgery, doctors will sew the hole closed and remove the blockage from his valve so that blood can flow more normally. Karim's family needs $1500 to pay for his surgery. Karim's mother shared: "Our family will be praying for everyone who is helping Karim to get his surgery!"