Jane is a 63-year-old farmer and single mother of two children who both completed secondary school, and both now work at a saloon and as a mechanic respectively. Jane is a small-scale farmer but depends on her two children to sustain her. For five months, Jane has experienced post-menopausal bleeding. She has been diagnosed with cancer of the uterus. If not treated, the cancer may spread to other parts of the body and may lead to death. She needs a total hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $755 to fund Jane's surgery. On September 6th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Jane will be able to resume her daily activities and live her life free of pain. “I am scared of what the doctor has told me and hope I can get help and be operated on soon. I am the only hope for my children and wish to remain there and be strong for them. I kindly seek your consideration,” said Jane looking very concerned.

Mutumwa is a 71-year-old farmer from Uganda. She has eight children, all of whom are married and self-employed. Sadly, her husband passed away in 1994. About a month ago, Mutumwa began experiencing sever abdominal pain, back pain, and abnormal bleeding. Mutumwa was diagnosed with abnormal uterine bleeding and cervical dysplasia, the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. Docots recommended a total abdominal hysterectomy, a procedure where surgeon's will remove her uterus, to improve Mutumwa's quality of life. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $219 to fund Mutumwa's surgery. On June 8th, Mutumwa will undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy at our AMH's care center. Once recovered, Mutumwa will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Mutumwa says, "I will be very grateful when I am supported, and I will live better again as I resume farming."

Von is a 68-year-old loving grandfather from Cambodia. He retired from being a policeman and now works as a security guard at a local zoo. He is married and has one daughter, six sons, and four grandchildren. After work, he and his wife like to listen to the news and the monks' prayers on the radio. Four years ago, Von developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him to experience itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. His poor vision makes it difficult for him to see in bright or low light, making his work very challenging. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places on his own. When Von learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for eight hours seeking treatment. On July 14th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. Von said, "I hope, after surgery, I can see better. I want to recognize things, go to work well, and help my wife take care of our grandchildren."