Cho is a 16-year-old girl from Thailand. She lives with her mother, stepsister, and half-sister. She unfortunately did not complete her studies due to financial constraints. In her free time, Cho enjoys playing games, painting and watching YouTube videos. Cho was diagnosed with a heart condition that requires valve replacement. Heart valves control the flow of blood between chambers, but certain conditions may narrow the heart valve or cause the blood to flow backwards. Normal valve function is necessary to prevent long term damage to the heart and lungs. Cho has been experiencing symptoms like chest pain, fatigue, and difficulty in breathing. Her symptoms worsen when she is involved in activity, but lessen during rest. She also feels pain in her jaw, neck, and the arm where she receives intravenous antibiotics multiple times a day. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a heart valve replacement for Cho. The treatment is scheduled to take place on August 6th at Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital, and once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. Cho's mother says, "My daughter wants to continue her studies, but I can't afford her school fees. She has offered to return to work after full recovery, to help support our family."

Phol is a 61-year-old rice farmer from Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. He and his wife have two daughters, four sons, and ten grandchildren. Phol lives with his wife, who also works as a rice farmer. At home, he enjoys listening to the news on the radio, and spending time with his grandchildren. About three months ago, Phol developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him photophobia, itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Phol learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 8th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Phol is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and needs help raising $153 more to fund the procedure. Phol says, "I'm hopeful that after the surgery, I'll be able to see clearly again, allowing me to return to work and not feel afraid to go places on my own."

Nita is a 13-year-old student from Cambodia. She is the second child in her family, with two sisters and a younger brother, all of whom are still in school. Her mother works in a shoe factory, and her father is a rice farmer. Nita is currently in 6th grade and enjoys her Mathematics class. She hopes to work on a farm like her father when she grows up. At home, Nita loves eating fried rice and spends her free time doing homework. In May 2019, Nita suffered a severe electric burn while playing at home. The burn affected both her hands and feet. Her left hand has scar contractures in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th fingers, while the first and second fingers on her right hand have scar adhesion and atrophy. It is hard for her to write at school, grip objects, and even feed herself due to the contractures in her hands and fingers. Nita's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, and sought treatment. On August 21st, our medical partner's staff will perform a burn contracture release surgery to address the contractures in her left hand. This procedure will release the tightness in her fingers, helping her use her hand more easily and improve her overall hand function. Her family is able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $395 more to fund Nita's medical care. Nita shared, "After the surgery, I hope to recover quickly so I can go back to school."