Francis is a small-scale farmer. He is a married man with five children, all of whom are currently attending school. His wife, like him, is engaged in small-scale farming, yielding produce primarily for their own consumption with a limited surplus available for sale. For eight years, Francis has had a left inguinal hernia. This condition has significantly restricted his movements and has also diminished his work performance. Presently, he leads a modest lifestyle, working hard to provide school fees for his children who are attending both primary and secondary school. If left untreated, his symptoms could persist and eventually lead to strangulation, which is a serious condition that could be fatal. Francis has never sought medical treatment or assessment at a hospital before, primarily due to financial constraints. Fortunately, on August 8th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Francis's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Francis says, "I will be grateful when my surgery is done with your support, as I have no alternative means to pay for such surgery myself."

Sokhem, a 21-year-old garment factory worker, lives in Kampong Speu with her family. Her parents are rice farmers, and she dedicates long hours at a nearby clothing factory to support them. When she's not working, Sokhem cherishes spending time with her four siblings and friends from work. She was born with a condition that caused frequent dislocation of her left knee. Over the past three months, her pain has intensified, rendering her unable to carry out everyday tasks. When Sokhem learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she embarked on a two-hour journey in search of treatment. On June 7th, CSC's surgeons will conduct a patella alignment procedure to enhance her leg function and alleviate the pain. This intervention aims to stabilize her left knee, restoring her left leg's range of mobility without discomfort. Sokhem requires assistance in funding the $600 procedure. She shared, "I hope I can have surgery so I won't be in pain anymore and I can go to work and improve my walking."

San is a 43-year-mother of two from Thailand. San and her husband stay apart and San works as an agricultural day laborer. Her son lives with his own family and her daughter is a second grader. During her free time, San used to read the news on her phone. In 2020, San began to experience occasional abdominal pain and an urge to vomit, along with tiredness and unusual colored urine. She was then diagnosed with multiple gallstones and cholecystitis, an inflammation of the gallbladder. San has been advised to undergo a surgery to remove the gallbladder. If left untreated, San's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), San is scheduled to undergo her surgery on September 14th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the cost of San's procedure and care. San cried and said, "Thank you for helping me. It is not just saving me but also saving my daughter from becoming a motherless child. You have helped me continue my life with my loved ones. I do not know how to express my heartful and profound gratitude to you all. Thank you so much.”