Mon is a 66-year-old grandmother from Cambodia. She is married and has one son, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Together, Mon and her husband work at a roadside drinks cart outside of their home. Five years ago, Mon developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision and itchiness. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, and, as a result of her impaired vision, she has been working less and less. Mon traveled for three hours to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On April 27th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After she has recovered, Mon should be able to see clearly. Now, she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Mon said: "I hope after surgery my eye can see better and I can go back to selling drinks with my husband."

Wayen is an 8-month-old baby from Haiti. He lives with his mother, grandmother, and two older siblings in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. His mother works as a market vendor. Wayen has a cardiac condition called patent ductus arteriosus, which means that a hole exists between two major blood vessels near his heart. Blood leaks through this hole, leaving him weak and short of breath. The surgery he needs is not available in Haiti, so Wayen will travel to Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On September 13th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will insert a catheter into the hole and expand a device to plug it, so that blood can no longer leak through it. Gift of Life International is contributing $3,000 towards the cost of the surgery, and Wayen's family needs help with the remaining $1,500 to cover the cost of labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. This money will also support passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner International Cardiac Alliance who will accompany Wayen's family overseas. Wayen's mother shared, "I will be praying for everyone who is helping my son to become healthy."

Edwin is a married man with two children aged five and two. He works on construction sites to provide for his family. His wife is a homemaker, and when he does not get work, he tills his small piece of land, where they mainly get their food. Edwin works hard so that his family may not lack for their basic needs. When he realized he had a hydrocele, he was so worried since he is the sole breadwinner in the family. He has no medical coverage, and now he is appealing for help so that he may be able to live more comfortably. Edwin, a joyful individual, visited our medical partner's care facility yesterday after having symptoms for over two weeks. Upon realizing the presence of swelling, he promptly sought assistance at a nearby health center. However, he was subsequently referred to a more comprehensive facility where an ultrasound was performed, leading to a diagnosis of Acquired Hydrocele. Edwin was advised that surgery was the most effective action to avert potential complications. Following his return home, the swelling has continued to increase, prompting him to seek care from our health partner, African Mission Healthcare. During the evaluation, it was determined that surgery was necessary to address his condition. Now, Edwin needs help raising $737 to fund this procedure. Edwin says, "I am very uncomfortable with my current situation and look forward to getting well. Please help me get treatment."