Fary is an energetic 9-year-old from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and older brother in Kratie province. Fary's parents earn a living as rubber tree farmers. His favorite subject in school is P.E., and his dream is to be a professional soccer player when he grows up. In his free time, Fary likes playing soccer with his friends in the village. When Fary was one year old, he accidentally spilled boiling water from the rice pot on his hands. Burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin on his hands and fingers. As a result, it is difficult for him to use his hands, making it hard for him to do things like write or play with his friends. When Fary's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for five hours seeking treatment. On May 3rd, Fary will undergo burn contracture release surgery to improve the function in his hands. CSC is requesting $495 to fund this procedure. Fary's family contributed $100 to his care. His mom shared: "After surgery, I hope Fary can bend his fingers and feel better when he's at school."

James is a 39-year-old father of two young children. His wife stays at home with the children, while James works whenever he can get jobs on construction sites - work that is both inconsistent and poorly paid. On the 10th of August, James was hit by a speeding vehicle when he was on his way to work. He was left seriously injured, and his colleagues rushed him to the hospital, for emergency care. He has been in the hospital for four days, awaiting surgery to repair a fractured tibia. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. On August 16th, James will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation, at AIC Kijabe Hospital. The procedure will enable him to walk easily again, and to resume working, so that he can continue to support his family. African Mission Healthcare is requesting $979 to fund this procedure and care. James says: “I feel stranded and worried. The accident left me immobile and unable to work. My family entirely depends on me, and I cannot work in this condition. I need surgery to walk and work.”

Heng is a bright 6-year-old boy. He has three siblings - one brother and two sisters - and two of his siblings are married and live elsewhere in the village. His mother is a homemaker, and his father is a rice farmer. Heng attends kindergarten, which runs for half of the day, and enjoys playing with his toy trucks at home. His favorite meal is fried eggs and milk. Four years ago (when he was two years old), Heng developed a fever, received an injection at a local clinic, and soon after, developed muscle contractures that limited his ability to flex or straighten his right leg. He has no pain but is unable to fully straighten his knee, and he cannot walk well, something other children tease him about. When Heng's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On October 24th, surgeons at CSC will perform a quadricepsplasty procedure on Heng's right leg in order to improve the range of knee flexion and help him walk. CSC is requesting $482 to fund this procedure. Heng's family contributed $100 to his care. His mother said: "We hope Heng can walk better after he has his operation."