Janat is a hardworking small-scale farmer from Uganda. She is a mother of 8 children, all of whom are adults now with their own families. When she was younger, she did not have a chance to go to school. Now, she and her husband practice farming to support their day-to-day needs. For the past year, Janat has had a left axillary mass, which is increasing in size. Because of the mass, she has difficulty moving her hand. She sought medical treatment at a hospital and had surgery recommended to her; however, she was unable to undergo the procedure due to financial constraints. Fortunately, Janat traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On July 19th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Janat needs help to raise $137 to fund this procedure. Janat says, “I think I will get relieved from all this pain I have been having for a long time. Please fund me.”

Ratha is a 41-year-old taxi driver. His wife is a Khmer noodle seller, and they have three school-age children. When Ratha isn't working or spending time with his family, he likes to play volleyball and listen to the news on the radio. Four years ago, Ratha developed a non-cancerous growth called a pterygium in his left eye. The growths occur when the eye is exposed to excessive sun damage and cells grow abnormally over the pupil. The condition caused irritation and burning in Ratha's eye. It also made it difficult for him to see things clearly, recognize faces, work, and go anywhere outside. When Ratha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. Ratha needs surgery to remove the abnormal growth on his eye and add a graft to keep the condition from coming back. The total cost of his procedure is $225. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for April 22nd. Ratha says, "I hope after surgery my eye irritation stops and I feel comfortable. I want to drive my car with confidence and safety."

Touch is a 51-year-old rice farmer. She is married and has two daughters, four sons, and five grandchildren. Touch lives with her husband who is also a rice farmer. She likes to watch movies on TV. Seven years ago, Touch developed a pterygium in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going places outside. When Touch learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. Touch needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $225. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for June 13th. Touch says, "I hope after surgery my eye stops tearing and burning and I feel comfortable again."