Alex is a 50-year-old father from Uganda. He and his wife have 3 children, all of whom are married and self-employed. His wife engages in small-scale farming, primarily producing food for the family's consumption with a small surplus for sale, and Alex manages a small retail shop to support his livelihood and the entire family. For 5 years, Alex has had reducible right inguinal (groin area) hernia and right inguinal swelling. He states that it comes and goes over time and hinders his ability to walk. This has had a negative impact on his work performance in his business and has consequently resulted in a lower quality of life. If left untreated, these symptoms could persist and eventually lead to strangulation. Alex underwent a surgical procedure on the left side of his inguinal region six years ago. Unfortunately, he has now developed a similar condition on the right side. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. Alex is scheduled to undergo a hernia repair surgery at AMH's care center on August 8th. AMH is requesting $230 to fund the surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Alex says, “I cannot afford this surgery but if I get your support, I will have a restored and improved health thus able to continue with my business for a living.”

Ravoeun is a 22-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. He resides in Svay Reng province with his wife and his mother. His mother works as a housekeeper, while his wife is employed at a hair salon in their village. In July 2019, Ravoeun was in a motor vehicle accident and fractured his right tibia. He went to a local hospital, where physicians implanted hardware to stabilize the fractured bone. Now that the bone has healed completely, Ravoeun wants to have the hardware removed from his leg. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 9th, Ravoeun will undergo a hardware removal procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will cost $304. Once he has recovered from the surgery, Ravoeun will be able to continue with his construction work without experiencing the discomfort caused by the hardware in his leg. Ravoeun said: "I hope that the hardware will be easily removed, and the ache in my leg will be gone."

Run is a 57 year-old grandmother who lives in Battambang with her youngest daughter. Her other children live nearby, and Run helps look after her grandchildren. She enjoys cooking, watching Cambodian soap operas, and playing with her grandkids. Two years ago, Run had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the eardrum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Run experiences pain, ear discharge, and hearing loss. She cannot communicate clearly with others and is worried when looking after her grandchildren. Run traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On September 7th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear, during which surgeons will close the perforation. Run is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of the procedure and she and our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) need help raising $487 to fully fund the surgery, which will cover medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Run shared, "I want to improve my hearing so that I can take care of my family, and I want my family not to worry about me."