Ay is a 32-year-old garment worker. She is married and has one six-year-old daughter. Her daughter is in 2nd grade. Ay's husband is a construction worker. When Ay was just three the back of her leg was burned by a cooking fire. In 2018 her wound re-opened where her scar was. She went to a pharmacy for medications and clean dressings but the wound would not heal. Ay has a painful non-healing wound that makes it difficult for her to walk or flex her right leg. When Ay learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 29th, surgeons at CSC will perform a skin graft procedure to to help her walk easily again. Now, Ay needs help to fund this $474 procedure. Ay says, "After surgery I hope my right leg will be free of pain and infection and once it heals I will be able to walk again and return to work."

Generoza is a 66-year-old mother of eight children; her children, along with Generoza and her husband, are farmers. They earn a small income from their farming and live in a three-room mud-built house. Her children are all mature now and with families of their own to support, and so are not able to help with extra costs like their mother's medical care. For the past 7 years, Generoza has had a left inguinal hernia. She initially had pelvic pain, which worsened with time. She tried treating the pain on her own, without success. Recently, she heard about the surgical program at Rushoroza Hospital on a radio program and she opted to visit. Generoza was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia that needs surgery. She appeals for funding to undergo surgery. Fortunately, on November 18th, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $170 to fund Generoza's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably and confidently. Generoza says, “I hope to get well through surgery. I have struggled very much with my condition for a long period of life, but I finally hope to live a better and normal life again. I will continue with farming to hope to be able to take good care of my family.”

Heang is a retired teacher who shared that he has one son, five daughters, and many grandchildren. Heang lives with his wife and their youngest daughter who also works as a teacher. In his free time, he likes to listen to the news and the monks pray on the radio. Six months ago, Heang developed a cataract in his right eye causing him blurry vision and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Heang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On October 11th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Heang shared, "I hope I can read the Buddhist book and can take care of myself well after my vision improves."