Phannet is a government worker from Cambodia. He has five sisters and two brothers. He likes to listen to classical music. Phannet has ptosis in his left eye. Ptosis occurs when the eyelid droops over the eye. He has blurred vision. Phannet traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On November 2, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will perform an eyelid correction procedure to improve his vision. Now, Phannet needs help to raise $292 to fund this procedure. He says, "I hope my surgery is a success so I can see better. I also want to feel more confident in myself and my looks."

Lucia Felisa lives in rural Guatemala with her husband and one of her sons. She loves to cook and take care of her grandchildren. Recently, Lucia Felisa has experienced abnormal gynecological symptoms. In order to understand her symptoms, Lucia needs to undergo an endometrial biopsy, which is a short procedure that checks for problems in the uterus. With $245 in funding, Lucia will consult a specialist who will perform the endometrial biopsy to understand her symptoms. With a better understanding of how to treat her condition, Lucia Felisa will be able to continue supporting her family and watching her grandchildren grow up. The procedure is scheduled for October 25. She says, "Given my family's tight financial resources, I am very grateful for the support I am receiving to complete this procedure. I hope to be happy and healthy."

Khant is a seven-year-old student from Thailand. He lives with his parents in Kyel Di Kho Village, Mae Sot District. Khant loves to play with his friends at school. In early November, Khant was playing with his friends during his school’s lunch break on the swing. As his friends jumped off the swing, Khant fell on the ground and broke his arm. His teacher brought him to a nearby clinic. There, the doctor told his teacher that the two bones in Khant’s lower left arm are fractured. Currently, Khant’s left arm is still in pain, and he cannot move it. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Khant will undergo surgery to reset his fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for November 7 and will cost $1,500. This treatment will help Khant move his hand again without pain. He will be able to return to his school after this treatment. Khant’s mother says, “I worry that if I do not work, I will not have money and I will have to borrow food or money to meet our monthly expenses. I also worry for my son as I have got only one child and I want him to recover soon.”