Somary is a 15-year-old girl with five members in her family. She has two younger sisters, a nine-year-old in third grade and a two-year-old. Her parents are rice farmers in Kampong Cham province. In school, she likes science and would like to be a teacher when she is older. At home, she loves to read books. Several years ago, Somary developed a large tumor in her right thigh. She visited several hospitals and received different diagnoses. The most recent biopsy revealed a diagnosis of liposarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in fatty tissue. Liposarcoma is a malignant tumor, which means the cancer can spread to other areas, including vital organs. Somaly has pain and is very worried about what may happen to her. Another children's hospital recommended amputation, but her parents chose to have the tumor removed to save her leg and were referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Center. With ongoing medical treatment, doctors hope to prevent her tumor from growing back after a large excision. Somary and her family need help raising $726 to fund her procedure and care, including surgery, medications, post-op care, and rehabilitation. Somary said: "I hope that the tumor will be removed and also stop my pain. I don't want to lose my leg and would like to go back to school again."

Jorge is a 13-year-old boy who lives in Bolivia. He is in seventh grade and likes to study art and psychology. Jorge was born with a congenital heart defect called atrial septal defect. A hole exists between the two upper chambers of his heart; blood leaks through this hole, leaving him weak and unable to exert himself. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, can help heal his condition. Jorge is scheduled for surgery on September 11. He will need to fly from his hometown to another city in Bolivia for the treatment. During the surgery, doctors will sew a patch over the hole in Jorge's heart to close it and prevent the blood from leaking. Jorge's family needs your help raising $1,500 to fund his cardiac treatment. He hopes that after the surgery he will be able to have a more active life. Jorge said: "I am hopeful that after this surgery I will start getting stronger and will be able to play soccer."

Abel is a one-year-old baby from Kenya. He lives with his uncle, his grandfather, and his mother, who works as a clothing washer for her neighbors to support her family. Abel's grandmother passed away when his mother was young, and his grandfather raised her and her brother, and now helps take care of Abel. When Abel's grandfather was watching television, he saw a doctor discussing undescended testes in boys. He decided to check on Abel and realized that Abel had the same condition. Abel's grandfather brought Abel and his mother to the hospital so that doctors could examine Abel. The doctors confirmed that Abel has cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Abel has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Surgeons advised a bilateral orchidopexy to correct Abel's condition, but Abel's family cannot afford this treatment and need help. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. Abel is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery at AMH's care center on July 6th. Now, AMH is requesting $459 to cover the total cost of Abel's procedure and care. Abel's grandfather said, “I have taken care of my two children from the time their mother died. Even this my grandson I would like the best for him. I don’t want him to have problems like the doctor was explaining on TV. Kindly assist us so that he can grow up like the other boys”