Amor is a widower and mother of two from the Philippines. She works as a laundrywoman, earning barely enough for her family's needs. During her free time, Amor loves singing and spending time with her neighbors. One year ago, Amor began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pain which affected her back. Last March 2024, the pain became intolerable and Amor decided to consult with a doctor in her barangay where she was diagnosed with cholecystitis or stones in her gall bladder. Amor has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Amor is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on July 5th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Amor's surgery and care. Amor shared: "Thank you very much that you are able to help people like us who have no means to get treatment. God bless you all!"

Meet Sopheap, a 61-year-old woman who lives with her husband, daughter, and son-in-law. Her daughter and son-in-law work in local retail shops to support the family, while her husband stays at home to take care of her. Before the accident, Sopheap enjoyed cleaning the house and cooking for her family. On August 23rd, Sopheap sustained two small lacerations on the palmar side of her right hand after falling on the floor. She visited a hospital, where the doctor sutured the lacerations but did not address the tendon damage. She is unable to flex the middle joint of her finger, which affects her ability to do her daily activities. Sopheap and her children were referred by a public hospital and traveled to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), seeking treatment. On August 28th, Sopheap will undergo a flexor tendon exploration and repair surgery, where the surgeons will examine and repair the damaged tendons in her right middle finger. The procedure aims to restore the function of the tendons, which will help improve her ability to bend and straighten her finger effectively. Sopheap and her family are able to contribute $100 but need help to raise $472 more to fund the surgery and post-operative care that Sopheap requires. Sopheap says, "After the surgery, I hope I will be able to help take care of myself and my family again."

Jelly is a 42-year-old single mother from the Philippines. Jelly worked as a staff at a laundry shop but had to stop working after experiencing abdominal pain during work. She relies on her second child's income who works as a dance instructor and whose income is just enough to support both Jelly and her youngest child who is still studying. Jelly helps with household expenses by accepting small laundry jobs. One year ago, Jelly began to experience troubling symptoms, including fever and severe abdominal pain for days. She was later advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Jelly is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on August 30th. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Jelly's surgery and care. Jelly says, "This is a huge blessing for me and my family because we didn't know where we could get the money needed for my surgery. I look forward to being able to work again after recovery so I can help my son with household expenses. Thank you very much to all of you for giving me this opportunity."