Darwin, a two-year-old toddler, resides with his parents and older sister in a small mining community nestled in the mountains of central Bolivia. Darwin was born with a cardiac condition called ventricular septal defect, in which a hole exists between the two lower chambers of his heart. Blood leaks through this hole without passing through his lungs to obtain oxygen, leaving him weak and in need of supplemental nasal oxygen. The only way to treat his condition is through Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Skilled doctors at Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría aim to close this hole using a patch, enabling blood to flow more naturally. Presently, our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, is seeking assistance in raising the necessary funds of $1,500 for this crucial procedure. Your support would have a profound impact on Darwin's life and well-being. Edwin's mother said: "I am hopeful that Darwin will be able to be a normal and healthy child once his surgery is over."

Samorn is a 42-year-old father who lives in Phnom Penh with his wife and two sons. He is a construction worker, while his wife works as a cleaner, and his sons both work as cooks in a hotel. In his free time, Samorn likes to spend time with his sons and fish in the Mekong River. In 2015, Samorn was in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture in his left tibia. He went to a government hospital and the doctors implanted hardware to heal his fracture. Now, the bone is healed, and the hardware is causing discomfort, limiting his mobility, and risks infection. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) can help. On July 26th, Samorn will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $304. This procedure will help him to walk easily again. Samorn is able to contribute to the cost of the surgery and is asking for help to fully fund his care. He said, "I hope that I can be without pain and I can keep working to support my family."

Srean is a retired rice farmer from Prey Veng province. He is 53 years old and married with two sons and one grandchild. Several years ago, Srean's wife lost her hand in a brick kiln accident, so Srean helps with many household chores. His oldest son, a construction worker, financially supports Srean and his wife. At home, Srean and his wife like to listen to the news on the radio. Several years ago, Srean developed a cataract in his right eye, causing blurred vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. His condition has also taken a mental toll, as he oftens feels disheartened by his difficulty helping his wife with daily chores like he used to. When Srean learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 14th, Srean will undergo cataract surgery at CSC's care center. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, Srean needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Srean said "I hope after surgery I can see better, go outside, and perhaps plant rice again."