Wilkes is a student from Haiti. He lives with his parents in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince; he is studying business administration at a local university. Wilkes has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two of the main blood vessels that connect to the heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving him weak and short of breath. Wilkes will fly to the United States to receive treatment. On September 20th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which Doctors will use a device attached to the end of catheter to plug the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it.. Another organization, Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital, is contributing $15000 to pay for surgery. Wilkes's family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medicines, and checkup and followup appointments. It also supports passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Wilkes's family overseas. Wilkes said, "I am looking forward to having a normal heart and a new chance for my life!"

Eliud is a quiet boy aged 15 years from Kimende Kiambu. He is the first born in a family of three. He is in class seven going to class eight next year. Eliud is born of a single mother who is a casual laborer and works at neighbors farms and washing clothes to make ends meet. On 21st October, Eliud fell from a ladder and sustained closed fracture humerus of the right hand. He was brought to hospital and the surgeon ordered ORIF. The income of the single mother is not sufficient to meet the cost of this treatment. If not treated, it may result in malunion and he would not be able to use his hand. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On October 31st, Eliud will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help him use his hand again. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $998 to fund this procedure. “Eliud is my first born and my hope. I ask for your support so that he can be treated and be able to support our family," said Eliud's mother.

Sabiti reported feeling a mass in her vagina for the last five years. This is always with lower abdominal pain and repeated urine retention when the mass prolapses through the vaginal canal. This has hindered her life causing her living a poor quality of living since she no longer does any productive work due to her condition. Sabiti had never tried out seeking medical intervention for condition. Having come at Nyakibale for her relief treatment, Sabiti was oriented about SAFE program by the doctor. A diagnosis of partial uterine prolapse plus cystocele and rectocele was made and transvaginal hysterectomy was recommended for her better health. Sabiti has lost her husband this past August. She is a mother to two children, who are both small scale farmers, Sabiti herself practices small scale farming to sustain a living. She can’t afford her surgery, she needs SAFE program is support.