Liam is a one-month-old baby boy from Bolivia. He and his mother live they live at the home of his grandmother. Their entire extended family is working to support Liam and his mother during this time. Liam has a cardiac condition called coarctation of the aorta. A narrowing of the aorta that causes blood to back up and places strain on the heart. On August 11th, Liam will undergo cardiac surgery at our medical partner's care center, Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría. During surgery, surgeons will surgically repair the affected section of the aorta so that it is a more normal size. Liam's family needs help to fund the costs of cardiac care and surgery. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, requests $1,500 to cover the cost of cardiac exams and diagnostics, surgical costs, follow-up care, and medications. Liam's grandmother shared, "We are just praying that doctors can help sweet Liam, and he can have a successful surgery. We are so grateful to all the wonderful people who are helping us; we have no words."

Sado is a two-year-old boy and the tenth-born child in a family of 11 children. His father is a maize farmer who works hard to provide for the family. Sado has a clubfoot on the left foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted inward and downward. This condition has made it difficult for him to walk comfortably and has prevented him from wearing regular shoes. As he grows, these challenges could only get worse, without timely and appropriate treatment. Sado’s father learned about our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, and brought Sado to an outreach clinic, where he was assessed and enrolled for treatment. Fortunately, Sado has been scheduled to begin clubfoot treatment on August 11th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Sado's clubfoot repair. After treatment, Sado has a promising opportunity to walk more comfortably and wear normal shoes with confidence. This treatment will give him greater freedom and mobility, allowing him to enjoy his childhood and participate more fully in everyday activities.. Sado's father says, “I am grateful that Sado can receive treatment. I hope he will soon walk comfortably and play like other children.”

Eab is a 76-year-old woman from Cambodia. She is a widow whose husband passed away during the Khmer Rouge era. She currently lives with her granddaughter, who works as a grocery seller. She has three children, all of whom are married and live in nearby villages. In her free time, she enjoys listening to monks chanting prayers and visiting the pagoda when possible. Eab developed swelling, pain, and redness of the right knee one week after undergoing a right total knee replacement in July 2025. Due to an infected knee implant, she subsequently underwent surgical debridement in September 2025. Despite treatment, the infection has recurred, and she is currently experiencing a recurrent right knee prosthetic joint infection. To address the infection and prevent further complications, the surgical team plans to remove the infected implant, perform knee fusion, and apply an external fixation frame as part of her treatment. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 9th, Eab will undergo surgery that will help control the infection, relieve pain, and improve the stability of her leg. This is expected to improve her ability to move more comfortably and reduce ongoing complications. Eab's family can contribute $100, but needs help raising $500 more to fund her procedure and care. Eab said, “After the surgery, I hope I can walk more comfortably without pain. I would like to be able to go to the pagoda more easily, participate in religious activities, and be more independent in my daily life.”