Isaiah is a young boy from Kenya. He is the eighth born in a family of ten children. Some of his siblings have finished school while others are still studying. Isaiah's father passed on earlier this year and their family relies on his mother and the older siblings to get by. His mother works on people's farms for a living while the older siblings are mostly casual laborers and do not earn much from their jobs. Isaiah was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Isaiah has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Their family does not have medical insurance coverage and cannot raise the required amount needed for Isaiah’s surgery. Fortunately, Isaiah will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on November 22nd. AMHF is requesting $646 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Isaiah’s mother says, “When I first heard about this condition and what would happen if not treated, I was very worried for my son.”

Amumpaire is a 43-year-old tailor, living with her husband and five children in Uganda. She had dreamed of becoming a teacher, but she didn't have the money to cover her school fees, so she became a tailor instead. To supplement her income she also farms, alongside of her husband. About 15 years ago, Amumpaire began to experience shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. After visiting with a doctor, she was diagnosed with a goiter, which is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. In order to ensure that her symptoms do not worsen, Amumpaire will require surgery. With the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, Amumpaire is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on October 4th, at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale, when surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. Amumpaire needs your help to cover the $252 cost of the surgery. Amumpaire says: “I think I will be able to resume my activities in good health after being given your support to undergo my surgery.”

Dany is a 41-year-old shop owner from Cambodia. She lives with her father, a retired rice farmer, and her older sister. Dany and her sister run a small shop near their house selling snacks, candy, local spices, and toys. Her favorite pastime is traveling to other provinces in Cambodia to visit her extended family and see the countryside. In November 2022, Dany was standing on a chair in her shop when she fell and dislocated her right elbow. A local healer helped treat her, but when the cast was removed a few days ago, her arm had very limited mobility. When Dany learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she visited their care center for review. On January 5th, surgeons at CSC will relocate and secure her right elbow. Now, Dany needs help to fund this $600 procedure. She and her family were able to contribute $100 to her care. Dany said, "I hope my elbow can move as normal again after this surgery."