Kuy is a 66-year-old rice farmer who lives with his wife in a rural village in Kampong Cham province. Kuy's wife, their two daughters, and their son-in-laws also work in the rice paddies. In his free time, Kuy likes spending time with family, farming vegetables in the village, and listening to monks pray on the radio. In September 2017, Kuy was in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture in his left leg. He went to a nearby trauma hospital and doctors fixated hardware to heal his fracture. Now, the hardware is exposed and infected. It is difficult for him to walk and he is in chronic pain. For the last few months, he has barely been able to work. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On February 14th, Kuy will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $304. This procedure will help him walk easily again. He shared, "After surgery I hope I can work again and support my family."

Georgia is a tall, outspoken, confident, and understanding woman. She is a loving mother of two children. Georgia grew up in a large extended family with ten siblings, including five brothers and four sisters, all married. While growing up, Georgia had a dream of becoming a teacher. However, after completing grade 6, she could not proceed with further studies because her parents lacked the financial means to support her education. Currently, she runs a small business selling chips along the roadside in the evening and engages in farming during the day. Her husband is in the boda boda (motorcycle taxi) business, and they reside in a two-room rental house near Nyakibale Hospital. Georgia is currently expecting her third child. Her doctors recommended that she deliver via a cesarean section so they can ensure the safety of both mother and child. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Georgia undergo a C-Section on December 19th. This procedure will cost $252, and Georgia needs your support. Georgia says, “I will be grateful to have my delivery under your support because I worry mostly about how I will pay for it. I hope for a healthy baby and a better delivery outcome.”

Keina is an adorable preschooler from Haiti. She lives with her mother and grandparents in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. She's just started preschool and loves animals and the color pink. Keina has a life-threatening cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus. A hole exists between two blood vessels near her heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving her weak and short of breath. Keina will fly to United States to receive treatment because the care she needs is not available anywhere in Haiti. On February 8th, she will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will plug the hole with a device attached to the end of a catheter. Another organization, Gift of Life New York, is contributing $4000 to support surgery costs. Keina's family needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep, travel, and post-operative care. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medicines, and checkup and follow-up appointments. It also supports the cost of passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Keina's family overseas. Keina's mother states, "Our family would like to say thank you to everyone who is helping to heal Keina's heart."