Pisey is a 10-year-old girl from Cambodia. Pisey lives with her parents and younger brother in Takeo province. Her mother is a housewife, while her father works as a welder. Pisey is currently in fifth grade and her favorite subjects are Khmer and mathematics. When she grows up, she wants to become a lawyer. At home, she likes to eat boiled eggs with rice and enjoys watching animations on TV. Pisey was born with a hereditary multiple exostosis, a rare genetic condition that causes benign bone tumors to grow near the growth plates of her long bones. This is a condition that runs in families, as her grandmother has similar lesions on her bones. These bone growths can cause problems when they pressure nearby nerves, limit movement, or cause friction by rubbing against other bones or tissues. Pisey experiences pain in her left upper limb during the night, leading to sleep disturbances. She has difficulty in school because she doesn't sleep well due to the pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 1st, Pisey will undergo surgery to remove the tumors on her arm. This will help address the pain and allow her to use her arm better. Pisey's family is able to contribute $100 but needs your help to raise $626 more to fund this procedure. Pisey's mother shared, "After surgery, Pisey hopes to use her arm without pain and to be able to attend school regularly."

Min lives with his family in Tak Province, Thailand. His father is a construction day laborer and his mother is a homemaker. In his free time, Min likes to play with his siblings, read stories, and watch movies on his phone. In the middle of 2022, Min fractured his right leg when a car hit the electric bicycle he and his friend were riding. After his family borrowed money, he had a steel rod inserted into his fractured bone during surgery at Mae Sot Hospital. During his last follow-up appointment in October 2023, the doctor said Min would need to have the rod removed. Unable to pay for it, Min's parents did not bring Min back to the hospital. In May 2024, Min started to experience pain in his right leg when he walked. His mother brought him back to the hospital, where the doctor said Min would need to have the rod removed. Fortunately, our medical partner, Burma Children's Medical Fund, can help. On June 14th, Min will undergo hardware removal surgery that will relieve him of discomfort and pain. Now, Min needs $1,500 to fund this procedure. Min's mother said, "I feel very sad when my son is in pain and I really want him to have surgery to remove the rod but I can't help him. Now that I know there will be an organization and donors who will help pay for my son's treatment, I am very happy."

Makalani is a 70-year-old man from Malawi. He is small-scale commercial farmer of maize, groundnuts, and soya beans. For the longest time, he has enjoyed the fruits of his labor together with his wife and children who are all married now and living in the city of Lilongwe. Unfortunately, all his farm produce and the small piece of land he had left were sold to raise funds for his treatment. Eight months ago, Makalani started experiencing pain below his abdomen and difficulty passing urine. He sought medical help and was given a catheter. Seven months into his condition, he now experiences bleeding. Makalni decided to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Nkhoma Hospital, where he was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Doctors determined that he needs a prostatectomy or surgery to remove part or all of the prostate. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $530 to fund this procedure. The treatment is scheduled to take place at Nkhoma Hospital on June 19th and, once completed, it will hopefully improve Makalani's quality of life. Makalani says, "I lost my property and my strength to work due to this illness; I strongly believe I will be helped through this surgery to get my life back.”