Innocent is a cheerful one-year-old boy from Uganda, who brings joy to everyone around him. He loves to smile and, when he is feeling well, rarely spends a moment without expressing his happiness. He lives with his parents, who are small-scale farmers and rely on a limited income to meet their needs. Innocent is their only child, and the family has been doing their best to care for him despite financial challenges. Innocent was born with a condition known as non-palpable testis, meaning one of his testicles has not descended into the scrotum. His mother also noticed a swelling in his scrotal sac. Concerned about his condition, his parents first sought help at a local clinic, where they were advised to visit a larger hospital for specialized care. Innocent’s family was referred to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital, for further evaluation. Upon arrival, he was reviewed by doctors and underwent diagnostic imaging. The surgical team confirmed that he has right cryptorchidism (undescended testis). To correct this condition and prevent future complications, the surgeon has recommended an orchidopexy procedure to reposition the undescended testis into its proper place, improving Innocent’s long-term health and development. Fortunately, Innocent has been scheduled for corrective surgery on June 2nd at Rushoroza Hospital. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $220 to fund Innocent's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live a healthier life, and reduce the risk of infertility or testicular cancer. Innocent's mother says, "I pray to God that my son will get the support he needs to undergo the recommended surgery, so that he can live a healthier and happy life with no pain."

Phoeun is a 56-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia who lives in Siem Reap Province with her husband. They have three children, all married, who live nearby and visit occasionally. She enjoys planting vegetables around her home. Two months ago, Phoeun slipped and fell in her backyard, resulting in a fracture of her left humerus. She is experiencing pain and is unable to lift her left arm, which limits her daily activities and work on the farm. Fortunately, on April 8th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. Phoeun will undergo a fracture repair procedure that will relieve her pain and help her regain movement in her left arm, allowing her to return to her normal daily life and farming activities. She can contribute $50, but needs help raising $550 more to fund her procedure and care. Phoeun said, “I’ve been in pain for two months and can’t lift my left arm. I’m hoping this surgery will finally relieve my pain and help me regain movement so I can return to my normal daily life.”

Jordan is a six-day-old baby boy. He is the youngest child in a family of three children. His parents are pastoralists, raising livestock. Jordan was born with clubfoot on both feet. A condition that causes both feet to turn inward. If left untreated, this condition could make it difficult for him to walk comfortably, participate in daily activities, and wear shoes as he grows. It could also limit his ability to attend school and engage fully with other children in his community. Fortunately, Jordan has the opportunity to receive treatment, which involves a series of gentle manipulations and casts to gradually correct the position of his feet. This will be followed by a tenotomy procedure to achieve the best possible correction and the use of a Foot Abduction Brace (FAB) until the age of five to maintain the correction. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on June 19th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Jordan's clubfoot repair. With this early intervention, Jordan will hopefully grow up to be an active, happy, and healthy child. Jordans mother says, "I want Jordan to be able to play football with his friends when he grows up and show them that he can do anything they can do."