Michelle is a mother of two from the Philippines. She is a stay-at-home mother and spends most of her time doing household chores. Michelle has been diagnosed with breast cancer and without treatment, the cancer may spread to other organs. A mastectomy, a surgery to remove breast tissue, has been suggested to rid her body of breast cancer and to prevent the cancer from metastasizing. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Michelle receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a mastectomy on September 10th. Part of her medical costs are supported by government health insurance but Michelle needs $1,058 to cover the remaining cost of her procedure. After treatment, Michelle will hopefully return to a cancer-free life. Michelle says "Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity to live normally and live without fear. With improved health, I hope to be able to care for my family. I am hopeful that this surgery will positively change our lives and allow us to face the future with greater confidence and stability."

Sambath is a two-year-old toddler from Cambodia. He is the only child in his family. His parents travel around Phnom Penh and the adjoining province, selling drinks during festival ceremonies. They bring him along when traveling from one province to another. His mother shared that he enjoys snacks and milk, and particularly likes playing with his father. Sambath suffered severe burns to his left arm and hand when he slipped and stepped into hot oil when he was 12 months old. Burn scar contractures have developed, causing the skin to tighten around the burn, resulting in fixed flexion of all fingers on his left hand. Sambath is unable to move or use his left fingers due to the burn scar contractures. His parents are worried that he may have trouble doing normal things like dressing, walking, eating, or playing as he grows. Sambath's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), and sought help. On August 2nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to release the tight scar tissue, which will help improve the range of motion in Sambath's fingers. Sambath's family was able to contribute $100 towards his medical care but needs help raising the remaining $395 in funds. Sambath's mother said: "I hope my son will be able to use his hand easily when he grows up and starts school."

Khuon is a 71-year-old rice farmer from Kandal province, who lives with his wife who sells Khmer cakes in local market. They have four sons, five daughters and 13 grandchildren. In his free time, Khoun likes going to the pagoda and visiting his grandchildren. One week ago, his left eye was hit by a flying wood chip. Khuon developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him pain, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Khuon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On August 2nd, doctors will perform intra-capsular cataract extraction (ICCE), corneal wound repair, and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Khuon was able to contribute $50 towards his medical care but needs help raising the remaining $203 in funds. Khuon said: "I hope after surgery I can see better and I can help my wife make Khmer cakes."