Yan is a 29-year-old man from Karen state, Burma. He works in a Japanese shop together with his younger brother to support their mother and two sisters, who stopped farming due to the conflict in Burma. His mother and sisters live in another village in Burma. The owner of the shop provides free accommodation to Yan and other shop staff. His income takes care of his family, but is not enough for expensive treatment costs. Yan has recently been experiencing back pains and chest pains and has been passing yellowish, cloudy urine. When he was reviewed at Maharaj Nakron Chiang Mai Hospital, he was diagnosed with kidney stones and a procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy was recommended, to remove the kidney stones from the body. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is helping Yan receive treatment. On May 24th, surgeons at BCMF will perform the surgery to relive his symptoms and improve his quality of life. Now, Yan needs help to fund this $1,500 procedure. Yan says, "I am happy to have met BCMF and have an opportunity to discuss both my health and personal challenges. Without BCMF and donors, I would be forced to rely on medication to manage my symptoms, putting my life at risk. The financial burden would be a barrier to accessing life-saving surgery."

Ith is a 12-year-old student from Cambodia. He is the youngest child in his family, with two older sisters who work in a clothing factory, and a brother who works at a casino. His father is a fisherman, and his mother is a homemaker. In 2021, Ith suffered an electric burn on his hands and thighs. Burn scar contractures have developed on his hands, tightening the skin around his ring and pinkie fingers. Ith can't flex his fingers, making it difficult for him to write and keep up with his schoolwork. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is here to help. On September 9th, surgeons will perform a burn contracture release surgery, to improve Ith's hand function. Ith's family can contribute $50 but needs help to raise $445 more to fund Ith's procedure and care. Ith's parents shared, "We hope that after the surgery, he will be able to use his hand more easily and focus on his studies."

Bernadin is a playful two-year-old girl from Haiti. Bernadin has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of her condition, Bernadin has been experiencing increasing head circumference. Without treatment, Bernadin will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $897 to cover the cost of surgery for Bernadin at Hospital Bernard Mevs. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available and the procedure is scheduled to take place on May 9th. This critical treatment will drain the excess fluid from Bernadin's brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve her quality of life. With proper treatment and follow-up care, Bernadin should develop into a strong, healthy young girl. The family is looking forward to Bernadin growing up happy and healthy.