Socheat is a 29-year-old grocery seller from Cambodia. She lives with her parents and husband in Kampong Chhnang Province. Socheat, her husband, and her parents work full-time to run a grocery store that they own in their hometown. In her free time, Socheat enjoys watching Cambodian dramas and cooking. One year ago, Socheat was in a motorbike accident that resulted in an open fracture of the right femur and a closed fracture of the right tibia. She was sent to a provincial hospital, where she underwent surgery to address the fractures. Unfortunately, her right femur developed an infection, complicating her recovery. Currently, she is unable to walk and relies on a wheelchair. Socheat has worked very few hours since the accident and is working less due to the pain from the infection in her right femur. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 7th, Socheat will undergo a fracture repair procedure that will help improve function and prevent further complications. Socheat and her family are able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $383 more to fund the procedure. Socheat shared that she hopes her leg will no longer be infected, and that she can recover and go back to work.

Bertha is a 45-year-old woman from Malawi. She runs a small restaurant in the village, while her husband is a motorcycle taxi driver. Their only daughter moved to South Africa to work. Bertha likes resting after doing house chores and enjoys eating nsima, a traditional Malawian porridge, served with chicken. For two years, Bertha has been experiencing abdominal pains associated with dizziness. In January 2024, her symptoms got worse and she experienced heart palpitations with some bleeding making her unable to continue running her business. A week ago, she visited our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, and was examined by a gynecologist. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous tumors in the uterus. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Bertha's surgery. On August 20th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Bertha will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Bertha said, “I am looking forward to that surgery day for me to regain my peace of mind and resume my business after surgery. I am tired of being supported by my young brother when I can support myself.”

Yin is a 65-year-old retired grandmother from Thailand. She lives with her husband, son, sister-in-law and granddaughter. She enjoys reading the Bible and visiting church during her free time. In February 2024, Yin noticed a small lump on the right side of her neck. She tried to treat it with traditional medicine, but the lump grew larger., Yin began to experience troubling symptoms, including pain in her neck, arm, and back, along with discomfort from the mass. She was diagnosed with goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck and produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions. Yin needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Yin receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on August 10th at Mae Sot General Hospital. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $1,500, and she and her family need help raising money. Yin said, “I was worried about receiving surgery, but if I do not receive this treatment, I also worry that it will become cancer in the future. Now I am so happy to receive treatment for free, and I would like to say thank you to BCMF and Watsi. I want to be healthy because I am old, and I don’t want to cause any problems or add more work for my family.”