Yaing Dong is a 32-year-old motor mechanic. He is married and his wife works in a garment factory. The couple have a five-year-old son and a ten-year-old daughter. In his free time, Yaing Dong likes to play volleyball. Last October, Yaing Dong was in a motor vehicle accident where he injured his right hand. He has a large scar contracture on his hand that makes it difficult for him to flex his hand, carry things, and even work. When Yaing Dong learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On March 2nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a skin graft procedure so that he can regain full use of his hand. Now, Yaing Dong needs help to fund this $474 procedure. Yaing Dong shared, "I am thankful that this surgery can help me get well. I would like to return to work as soon as I can."

Gertrude is a farmer and a mother of six children, two daughters and four sons. Her youngest children are in school while the eldest are now married. Gertrude's husband is also a farmer. For three years now, Gertrude has been experiencing pain and other symptoms. She has been diagnosed with premalignant cervical lesions. She was not able to seek treatment due to financial challenges, so has relied on pain medicine to help. However, with persistent pain, she came to Nyakibale Hospital and doctors have recommended surgery. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $219 to fund Gertrude's surgery. On April 5th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Gertrude will be able to finally resume her daily activities free of pain. Gertrude is hopeful to feel herself again soon and told us, “I hope to get back to normal health and continue with farming to sustain my family once all goes well after my surgery."

Sary is a 35-year-old delivery man. He's married and and has a one-year-old son. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, taking care of his son, and cooking with his wife. In mid-February, Sary was in a motor vehicle accident where he sustained facial and head trauma. His mandible and maxilla are fractured, and he has a frontal region hematoma. Since the accident, he has experienced headaches and has lacerations on his face and tongue. It is difficult for him to think clearly, work or open his mouth to eat. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On March 2nd, Sary will undergo a fracture repair procedure at CSC's care center. After treatment, he will be able to open his mouth to eat, and his symptoms will subside. Now, he needs help raising $465 to fund his procedure and care. Sary shared, "I hope to be able to eat normally and return to work as soon as possible to support my family."