Danika is a 24-year-old nurse from Cambodia. Danika has been married for five years and has one son. She lives with her husband in Phnom Penh near both of their work sites. Danika enjoys preparing food for her son and spending time with her family. In 2018, Danika had a severe ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Danika experiences pain, discharge, and hearing loss. It is difficult for her to communicate clearly with others because of the hearing loss. Danika traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 2nd, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Danika said, "I hope my hearing will improve after surgery."

Yorn is a 42-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. Yorn has been married for 17 years and together they have two sons and one daughter. Her husband is also a rice farmer. Yorn enjoys spending time with her children, watching TV, and cooking for the family. In November 2017, Yorn was in an accident and fell to the ground, sustaining a closed fracture of her left forearm. She received Khmer traditional medicine treatments as well as a surgery that were unsuccessful at treating her fracture. She still experiences swelling, pain, and limited range of motion of her left forearm. The radius and ulna forearm bones are still nonunion. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 24th, Yorn will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. A plate and a bone graft surgery will help her forearm fracture finally heal and allow her to use her arm easily again. Yorn says, "I hope after surgery I can use my arm with full function again and will not be in pain anymore. I have been unable to work for so long now and I am counting on this surgery to help me finally heal."

Joshua is a student from Uganda. He is a third born in a family of six children. He is currently in seventh grade, and he hopes to graduate and continue with school. Joshua’s parents are both subsistence farmers. Joshua was diagnosed with bilateral genu valgus, or a condition known as "knock-knees." His legs bow inward, causing his knees to touch. This condition is typically caused by an excessive accumulation of fluoride in the bones, which often stems from contaminated drinking water. As a result, it is difficult for Joshua to walk for long distances because he experiences pain as his knees continue knocking each other. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Joshua. The procedure is scheduled to take place on November 13th. Treatment will hopefully restore Joshua's mobility, allow him to participate in a variety of activities, and greatly decrease his risk of future complications. Joshua says “My legs are limiting me so much from walking, working, and playing football. I appreciate any help you can provide me.”