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.

Daravortey is a three-year-old girl from Cambodia. She is the only child in the family and lives with her parents and grandmother. Her mother works in a nearby bank and her father works as an army officer. Her 69-year-old grandmother stays at home and helps to take care of her. At home, she likes to eat fruit and yogurt, and she enjoys watching cartoons on her mother's phone. In April this year, she injured her left hand on an exercise machine, resulting in contractures on her third and fourth fingers. Now, the scar contractures are still causing redness, and her ring finger remains tight and cannot fully extend. Her parents worry that the burn scar contractures will worsen in the future, making it difficult for her to use her hand effectively. When Daravortey's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On July 5th, surgeons at CSC will perform a contracture release surgery to help her use her hand easily again. Daravortey's family was able to contribute $100 towards her medical costs but need help raising the remaining $387 in funds. Daravortey's grandmother said, "I hope she will feel more comfortable using her hand to play and at school."

Magdaline is a 47-year-old woman from Kenya. She resides with her husband and four children in Gitithia village, Lari Sub County in Kiambu County. Neither Magdaline nor her husband works, and they mainly depend on the income they receive from their small piece of land. The company her husband used to work for closed after the onset of COVID-19, while Magdaline used to be a cook at a nearby school. Two months ago, Magdaline began experiencing heavy bleeding and lower abdominal pains. She sought medical treatment, but the bleeding continued. Magdaline was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and doctors recommended for her to have a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Unfortunately, Magdalene and her husband cannot afford the cost of this treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $657 to fund Magdaline's surgery. On July 31st, she will undergo surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Magdaline will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. “This problem is making it difficult for me to care for my family and even to socialize; I cannot go out to visit friends or family. I am kindly requesting for consideration so that my life can be normal again, and I can continue with my house chores without problems,” said Magdaline.