Ly Vay is a cheerful boy with a loving family. His parents are rice farmers and his 10-year-old sister helps take care of Ly Vay after school. According to his parents, his favorite activity is to play and splash in water by the river near their house. Ly Vay was born with contractures on four of his fingers on the left hand, where the muscles of his fingers are hardened. As he is getting older and exploring the world with his hands, he is unable to do many things because of the contractures. When Ly Vay and his family learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre(CSC), they traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On February 22nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery so he can have improved hand function. Now, his family needs help funding this $487 procedure. His father hopes that Ly Vay's fingers can be straightened and that he can play, pick up toys, and do many more things with both hands.

Britney, who is seven years old, lives with her mother in Thika, Kiambu County, in Kenya. Britney's mother is unemployed and they depend upon Britney's aunt for support. Britney was healthy at birth. However, when she turned two, her mother noticed that her legs bowed out as she tried to walk. Britney went to different hospitals for evaluation, but her condition continued to deteriorate. Britney underwent successful surgery on her left foot in October 2022. Now that she has recovered, the surgeons want to perform an osteotomy on her right foot, which will correct the angle of the bone and enable Britney to walk more easily, without suffering any pain. Britney's surgery is scheduled to take place on May 2nd at AIC Cure International Hospital. As her family was unable to raise the estimated hospital bill of $1,224, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is seeking your support to fund this life-changing procedure. "I am extremely grateful for the support you have rendered to me thus far. My daughter’s left leg improved after surgery, which you facilitated. I am now appealing for support of her right leg, and God will continue to bless you.” Britney’s mother told us.

Kuong is a 76-year-old retired rice farmer. She is a mother to four sons and four daughters, and the grandmother to 13. She and her husband live in Battambang province, but no longer work in the rice fields due to their age. They live with their youngest son who is a rice farmer. At home, Kuong cooks for the family and likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. Three years ago, Kuong developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her light sensitivity, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, thus she is unable to travel on her own. When Kuong learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for six and a half hours seeking treatment. On February 7th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and implant a new lens in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Kuong said: "I hope after surgery, I can see again. I can see my grandchildren's faces and take care of myself better."