Dim is a 47-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Thom province with his wife and their three children aged 14, 10, and 2 years old. Dim's wife works alongside him as a rice farmer. In his free time, Dim likes to watch TV. In 2021, Dim was in an accident while he was driving a tractor on the farm, resulting in a dislocation of his left shoulder. Three years later in April 2024, he tripped and fell, re-dislocating the same shoulder. He has been taking pain relievers to ease his symptoms, but he still experiences pain and stiffness and is unable use his arm. When Dim learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 2nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a Latarjet procedure to stabilize the shoulder where the bone damage occurred after traumatic shoulder dislocation. The bone graft will restore bone loss and a tendon transfer will provide a muscle sling at the front to treat his shoulder instability. Dim and his family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $500 more to fund the procedure. Dim says, "I hope I will be able to use my left arm, and resume working on my rice farm together with my wife."

Gian is a one-year-old baby boy from Kenya. Both of his parents are Intern Teachers and Gian is their only baby. About seven months ago, Gian’s father noticed there was something different about Gian's body. They took him to a nearby health center where, after examination, they were advised to take him to a major Hospital. They brought him to Nazareth Hospital and was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Gian has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, infection, testicular torsion, and fertility problems in the future. Gian will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on April 4th. AMH is requesting $483 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Gian's father said, “When we took him to the health center, we were told this can cause problems for him in the future. We now seek help so that he can undergo the treatment and at least grow up like any other boy."

Visal is a 16-month-old boy from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and brother in Kep province. His father works as a construction worker, while his mother works as a grocery seller and cares for the children at home. At home, Visal enjoys playing with his older brother and taking naps. In September 2023, Visal suffered a burn injury from hot water on his right finger. Now, burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the 2nd and 3rd fingers of his right hand. It is difficult for him to grab objects, and limits the function of his hand. When Visal's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 25th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him use his hand easily again. Visal's family is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $395 more to fund this procedure. Visal's father shared, "I hope my son will be able to use his hand easily again and have no problems in the future."