Mit is a proud grandfather. Together with his wife, they have one son, one daughter, and seven precious grandchildren. Mit used to be a rice farmer but no longer goes to the rice paddies due to declining vision. At home, he likes to listen to the monks praying on the radio. Three years ago, Mit developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him cloudy vision and unable to see in bright sun or low lights. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on his own. When Mit learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 7th, doctors will perform small incision cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. He shared: "I hope after surgery I can see better and recognize my relatives. I would like to help my children and be more independent."

Soeun is a 62-year-old married farm worker, living in Cambodia. Together, he and his wife have two sons, two daughters, and seven grandchildren. Soeun and his wife both work on a corn plantation in a small, remote province in northwest Cambodia. One year ago, Soeun developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him to experience light sensitivity, tearing, and blurry vision. As his vision has deteriorated, it has become increasingly difficult for Soeun to work outdoors, as he is unable to see clearly. When Soeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for eight and a half hours to seek treatment. On October 18th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform cataract surgery, and implant an intraocular lens in his left eye. After he has recovered, Soeun should be able to see clearly, and to feel more secure about working outdoors. Now, he needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Soeun shared: "I hope after surgery I can see better and go back to work, so I can earn money for my living and support my family."

Stevenson is a 26-year-old man from Haiti. He lives in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince with his parents and several siblings. Stevenson had been attending university, studying for a business degree, when poor health forced him to leave school. When he was a child, Stevenson developed rheumatic fever, which has resulted in rheumatic mitral valve prolapse. This condition has meant that one of Stevenson's heart valves is unable to pump sufficient blood through his body, leaving him weak and short of breath. Thanks to our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, Stevenson will fly to the Dominican Republic, where on September 27th, surgeons at Hospital CEDIMAT will perform surgery to remove the damaged valve, and implant an artificial one. Haiti Cardiac Alliance is contributing $8,000 to pay for Stevenson's surgery. But Stevenson's family also needs your help to fund the $1,500 to cover the cost of labs, medicines, and follow up appointments, as well as for the passports and the social workers, who will accompany the family to the Dominican Republic. Stevenson shared, "I feel very lucky to have this chance to finally have my heart healed!"