Alvine is from Elgeyo Marakwet County and is the second born in a family of four children. His parents are small-scale mango farmers who have raised their children with farm produce income. Since the area is semi-arid, their community has a high poverty level and low food production. He has been working as a laborer and a tomato farmer to earn a living and help his parents provide for their family. He has dreams to attend college in the future. Alvine was involved in a traffic accident when he was selling mangoes at a market far away from home. He has pain and swelling and cannot use his right hand. He was examined in the outpatient department, and an x-ray was done, which showed that he had a severe hand fracture. Alvine is a hardworking man who needs surgery to align his broken bone and quicken healing so that he can work again. He has no medical coverage, and he is now appealing for help from all well-wishers so that he may be able to undergo this critical surgery. Alvine says, "I have been earning a living from jobs always done with my hands. I cannot use my hand now, and things will be hard, but now that I am in the hospital, things will get better. I am looking forward to having my hand functions restored. Please help."

Sam Art is a 63-year-old retired rice farmer from Kandal province, Cambodia. She lives near her younger sister, who helps support Sam Art by working in a nearby rice field. They spend much of their time together and enjoy volunteering at the pagoda in their village. About four years ago, Sam Art developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Sam Art learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled two hours seeking treatment. On August 7th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Sam Art is able to contribute $50 to the cost of the surgery and is asking for help to raise the remaining $253 to fully fund the procedure. She shared, "After surgery I want to plant some vegetable to sell in my village and help support myself and my sister."

Pov is a 60-year-old loving grandmother who lives in Kampong Cham province with her husband. She has 2 daughters, 3 sons, and 7 grandchildren. Pov and her husband are rice farmers, but she has stopped working due to deteriorating vision. About 6 months ago, Pov developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, which is worrying for her. When Pov learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for 3 hours seeking treatment. On September 4th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Pov is able to contribute towards the cost of the surgery but needs help raising $253. She shared, "I hope I can have surgery so I can see around my house, and my family won't worry about me anymore. I also want to help my husband at work and be able to support my family."