George is a 10-year-old boy from Kenya who enjoys playing and learning new things. His mother is a casual worker who earns a small and irregular income from activities such as selling fruits. Her income is often barely enough to meet the family’s basic needs. George was born unable to perceive sound, which has made it difficult for him to make friends and participate in school. He has learned to lip read to communicate, but the limitations have left him feeling isolated in the classroom when the teacher addresses him but he cannot understand what is being asked of him. Doctors have recommended that George be fitted with hearing aids. They would give him an opportunity to improve his ability to access sound and communication, participate more meaningfully in school, interact with his peers, and communicate more easily with his mother and those around him. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) can help. George is scheduled to be fitted with hearing aids on October 2nd, and he and his family need your help raising $1,171 in order to fund the devices. Hearing aids could help restore George's confidence and give him renewed hope for his education and future. "The hope of one day hearing my son call me ‘Mom’ has been restored,” George’s mother shared.

Jostin is an eight-year-old boy from Colombia. When he grows up, he wants to become a lawyer to help others. His charisma, enthusiasm, and love of life inspire those around him every day. About six months ago, Jostin was evaluated by a pediatric dentist, who diagnosed multiple deep cavities. Since then, he has been under continuous follow-up, but unfortunately, the progression of the disease has been evident. The intense and persistent pain, accompanied by swelling and marked difficulty eating, began to significantly impact his quality of life. Jostin has severe tooth decay, which affects his ability to speak, eat, and perform daily tasks comfortably. If left untreated, Jostin will continue to experience pain and discomfort, putting them at risk for other health complications. After assessing the extent of the lesions, the number of affected teeth, and the patient’s young age, the medical team determined that the best and safest option is to perform the treatment under general anesthesia. This decision aims not only to ensure comprehensive and effective care but also to protect the child’s emotional well-being. Jostin will be receiving support from our medical partner, Clinica Noel. Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo dental surgery on November 27th. Clinica Noel is requesting $1,109 to cover the cost of this procedure. Jostin's parents believe that this treatment represents an opportunity for relief and recovery. "This will allow him to smile again without pain, eat properly, improve his academic performance, and confidently resume his play and learning," they said.

Theary is a fifth-grade student from Cambodia. She enjoys learning to read and write Khmer, the official language of Cambodia, at school. Theary lives with her parents and two sisters. Her father works as a jeweler, and her mother is a meat vendor at a local market. At home, Theary loves to play with her siblings. Theary was born with hereditary multiple exostoses, a condition that causes multiple bony growths. Over the past year, the masses in her right forearm and near the back of her distal femur have gradually increased in size. In particular, the large mass near the back of her distal femur periodically compresses the sciatic nerve. As a result, Theary experiences intermittent discomfort and stiffness, which may affect her physical movement. Theary traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 15th, surgeons at Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) will remove the mass. Now, Theary needs help to raise $344 to fund this procedure. Theary's father stated, “I have the same condition, so I understand how worrying these growing masses can be. I hope the surgery will help my daughter by removing the large mass and reducing the pressure on the nerve in her leg. I want her to recover well and move around more comfortably without these problems interfering with her daily life.”