Mey is a 5-year-old girl from Cambodia. Her father works in construction and her mother works in a clothes factory in Kampong Chhnang province. She enjoys playing with other children in the village and playing with her dolls. Mey was born with Sprengel's shoulder where her right shoulder is higher than her left one. It is a complicated condition causing asymmetry within the shoulder blade and chest area and restricting movement of her shoulder and arms. This has affected her confidence and ability to interact with other children. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. She and her parents traveled for four hours to the clinic. On March 1st, she will undergo a Woodward procedure, a surgery to improve symmetry in her torso and improve movement. CSC is requesting $572 to fund this procedure. After surgery, Mey's family hopes that she will have better movement of her shoulder, grow normally, and have no pain. Mey's mother shared, "I hope my daughter will have a normal shoulder and not be shy about starting school next year."

Leat is a 37-year-old mother of two and a rice farmer from Cambodia. Her husband also works in the rice fields. They spend their downtime with their two children. Leat enjoys cooking soups, looking after the house, and gardening. In November 2023, Leat fell and dislocated her elbow. She traveled three hours to a clinic for surgery and treatment. Unfortunately, her arm did not heal so she traveled five and a half hours to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), for consultation. It is difficult for her to use her arm and she is in chronic pain. Fortunately, surgeons at CSC can help. On March 7th, Leat will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This procedure will restore function in her arm. Leat shared, "I hope I can use my arm again so I can work, care for my children, and help support my family."

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!"