Samuel is a toddler from Haiti. He is an only child and lives with his parents, who are both agricultural workers. Samuel likes drawing and coloring. Samuel was born with a ventricular septal defect, where a hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart. Blood leaks through this hole, making him weak and short of breath. Samuel is scheduled to fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On May 2nd, he will undergo cardiac surgery, where surgeons will sew a patch over the hole so that blood can no longer leak through it. Another organization is contributing to pay for his surgery. Samuel's family needs help to raise $1,500 to fund the costs of laboratory tests, medicines, check-ups, and follow-up appointments. It will also support costs for Samuel's passport and the travel of a social worker from our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Samuel's family overseas. Samuel's father said, "Our family is very grateful to everyone who is helping to heal our son, and we will pray for everyone!"

Sreylin is a three-year-old pre-schooler from Cambodia, living with her parents and older sister in Kampong Chhnang province. Her father works in construction, while her mother is a rice farmer. When Sreylin was a year old, she was in an accident at home, involving a cooking fire where multiple parts of her body got burned. She was treated at a local hospital, where the doctors had to amputate some of her toes. Now, burn scar contractures have developed around the toes, tightening the skin on her feet. This makes it difficult for her to walk. Sreylin's parents are concerned about the appearance and functionality of her feet. Fortunately, doctors at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On April 24th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform a burn contracture release surgery, which will loosen the scar tissue, and help Sreylin to walk and wear shoes more easily. Sreylin's family is able to contribute $100 but needs your help to raise $395 more to fund this procedure. Her mother hopes that Sreylin can feel better before starting kindergarten next year.

Samuel is a 10-month-old baby boy from Haiti. He is the first born child of his parents. Samuel has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Samuel has been experiencing increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Samuel will experience severe physical and developmental delays. On February 1st, Samuel will undergo surgery at Hospital Bernard Mevs to treat his hydrocephalus. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available. Surgeons will place a shunt to drain the excess fluid from Samuel's brain, reducing intracranial pressure and greatly improving his quality of life. With proper treatment, Samuel will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $957 to cover the cost of this surgery. His parents are looking forward to their child being healthy after surgery, hopeful that he can live a good life ahead.