Ra is a 50-year-old mother of two. Ra lives in a refugee camp near the Thai-Burma border with her family, where they are provided with accommodation and a monthly food allowance. During her free time, Ra shared that she enjoys praying. Since July 2023, Ra has been experiencing discomfort in her lower abdomen, accompanied by pain and heavy menstruation. During a routine medical check-up in the camp, a mass was detected by the doctor. She has been diagnosed with severe endometriosis, an often-painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus. She has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, it is expected that Ra's symptoms would continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Fortunately, Ra is scheduled to undergo a hysterectomy on September 7. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. Once recovered, it is hoped that Ra will no longer experience pain, discomfort, and the other symptoms that have impacted her life. Ra said, "I feel uncomfortable and worried. It feels like something is moving in my belly. I hope this will go away after the surgery. Thank you BCMF and donors. May God bless you."

Sabina is a 60-year-old soft spoken and social lady. She was never married and has no children. She stays with her elder sister, a farmer. Due to financial constraints, she never had the chance to attend school, but with the help of her nephews, she learned to read and write. Sabina farms for a living but due to limited land, she is able to grow little to feed and contribute to the family she stays with. Two years ago, Sabina began experiencing troubling symptoms, including neck swelling. This causes shortness of breath, pain in swallowing, difficulty in breathing and fatigue even when engaged in a small activity. Sabina was diagnosed with a non-toxic goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. Sabina needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Sabina receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on September 5th at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $252, and Sabina and her family need help raising money. Sabina says, “I hope to get well and expect and hope for a complete recovery once I am operated on.”

Meareth is a 10-year-old fifth grader who lives in Kandal province with her parents and older brother. Her brother is a senior in high school, where both of Meareth's parents work as teachers of Cambodian studies. In her free time, Meareth likes reading and playing with her friends. Her dream is to attend university and become an English teacher. Three years ago, Meareth developed itchy painful ears after having her ears pierced at a house in her village. Since then, a worrying mass has formed on her right earlobe. The mass is uncomfortable and growing in size. She experiences pain and feels embarrassed at school. Meareth and her mother traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On September 21st, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Meareth's family needs help to raise $273 to fund this procedure. Her mother said, "I hope she can have the cyst removed so she can feel better and I can stop worrying about my daughter."