George is a 22-year-old young man from Githunguri in Kiambu County in Kenya. He is the second born in a family of three children. George was trained as a mason and does casual jobs at construction sites. Four months ago, George began to experience troubling symptoms, including abdominal pains and abdominal distension. He felt weak, dizzy, and uninterested in his surroundings. After experiencing delays in treatment at the local hospital, George's father brought George to our medical partner's care center, Nazareth Hospital, where he was seen by a surgeon and diagnosed with a mesenteric cyst in the abdomen. If not treated, George's condition may lead to complications such as bleeding, infection, rupture, or intestinal obstruction. Physicians recommend a laparotomy, which is a surgery that opens up the abdominal cavity to treat his mesenteric cyst. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $653 to fund George's surgery. On August 1st, he will undergo surgery at Nazareth Hospital. Once completed, this procedure will greatly improve his quality of life. “My parents are not in a good financial situation and have been struggling with me. I am seeking help so that my stomach can be treated, and I can be well again. Kindly help me and my parents,” shared George.

Meshack is a three-month-old baby boy from Kenya. He is the only child in the family. Meshack's mother is not able to work because Meshack is too young to be left in the care of someone else. Meshack's father does casual jobs like plowing farms and any other job he is able to secure to support his family. Meshack was born with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Meshack has been experiencing fever and vomiting since he was two weeks old. His parents brought him to our medical partner's care center, BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital, where he has been scheduled for an urgent shunt insertion surgery. Without treatment, Meshack will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $719 to cover the cost of hydrocephalus surgery for Meshack, scheduled on September 4th. The procedure will drain the excess fluid from Meshack's brain, reduce intracranial pressure, and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment and care, Meshack will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Meshack’s mother says “I pray that Meshack gets the needed surgery so that he can grow up healthy.”

Placida is a 24-year-old woman from Elgeyo Marakwet County in Kenya. She is the second-born in a family of eight children. Five of her siblings are currently in school, while three have completed their secondary education. Placida and her siblings lost their father in 2017 when her siblings were still young, and her mother has been struggling to pay for her siblings’ school fees. They live on a small piece of land where they grow maize and potatoes, and they also have three mango trees. Placida sells groceries in a center near her home, to support her mother in providing for the family. Placida had gone to the market to purchase vegetables for her stall when the motorcycle she was riding on her way home got into an accident. The rider lost control, swerved, and crashed into a ditch along the road. She reports that she remained conscious, but suffered a deep cut to her left Achilles tendon. She was immediately brought to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kapsowar Hospital, with the help of the good Samaritans. She was immediately taken into the operating room for immediate closure of the wound. An X-ray performed later, showed that she sustained fractures on her shin and calf bones. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On August 1st, Placida will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). This treatment will treat her condition, preventing further complications. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $861 to fund this procedure. Placida says, "I am in a great deal of pain and unable to move around. I am reaching out for your support to help me get this surgery, so I can walk independently and regain the ability to perform my daily activities once I fully recover."