Panhavorn is an 18-year-old young man who makes pots to help support his family from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and younger sister. His father works in construction, while his mother sells food from a small stall near their home, and his younger sister is still in school. He enjoys playing football with friends, listening to music, and spending time with his family. On September 13, 2026, Panhavorn was involved in a road traffic accident, after crashing into another motorbike. He sustained a fracture of his right leg and fractures of both bones in his left forearm. The fractures have caused swelling and pain in his right leg and left forearm, particularly when he moves. A small skin laceration near the right leg fracture also adds to his current difficulties. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 16th, Panhavorn will undergo a fracture repair procedure to stabilize his hand and leg, and support the healing of his fractures to help restore movement. As he recovers, the treatment may allow him to gradually return to making pots and dishes, and resume his usual daily activities. Panhavorn's family is contributing to his treatment, but needs to raise an additional $500 for the procedure. His father said, “I hope the surgery will help my son’s broken leg and arm heal well, so he can move without so much pain. He works hard to help our family, and I hope he will recover soon, return to work, and get back to his regular life.”

Three-month-old Janna lives with her parents and older brother in Bolivia. Janna's mother is a homemaker, while her father works as a technician fixing cellphones. When she was born, Janna had very little appetite and was unable to gain weight, so her parents brought her to the hospital, where doctors discovered her heart condition. Janna has a cardiac condition called a ventricular septal defect. A hole exists between the two lower chambers of her heart. Blood leaks through this hole instead of circulating normally, leaving her weak and short of breath. On July 1st, Janna will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During the operation, surgeons will sew a patch over the hole in Janna's heart so that blood will no longer leak through it. Janna's family needs your help to fund the costs of her cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Janna's mother said, "I pray my little daughter has a healthy heart. She is so brave, and I want to be brave for her as well."

Chanthy is a 34-year-old garment factory worker from Cambodia. He is married and lives in Phnom Penh with his wife, who also works in a garment factory, and their three children. Their children are in Grade 5, Grade 2, and preschool, and are cared for by their grandmother while both parents are at work. Despite his disability, he continues working hard to support his family. In his free time, he enjoys designing and tailoring new styles of clothing. Chanthy developed polio during childhood, which caused permanent damage to his left leg. Over the years, his left knee became permanently bent, and his left foot developed a severe deformity. The leg is now nonfunctional, so he has chosen amputation to prepare for a prosthetic leg that will give him a better chance of walking independently again. The condition has greatly limited his mobility and independence. He relies on crutches to move around because his left leg is no longer functional, making it difficult to stand, walk long distances, continue working comfortably, and care for his family. Every day tasks require extra effort, and his quality of life has been significantly affected. Chanthy has been experiencing severe muscle wasting, weakness, a fixed deformity of the left foot, difficulty walking, and limited mobility. His doctors recommend an amputation of his left leg (through-knee amputation) to prevent symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $588 to fund Chanthy's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Chanthy said, “I hope this surgery will allow me to receive a prosthetic leg so I can walk more easily without relying on crutches. I want to become more independent, continue working, and improve my quality of life.”