Meareth is a 10-year-old fifth grader who lives in Kandal province with her parents and older brother. Her brother is a senior in high school, where both of Meareth's parents work as teachers of Cambodian studies. In her free time, Meareth likes reading and playing with her friends. Her dream is to attend university and become an English teacher. Three years ago, Meareth developed itchy painful ears after having her ears pierced at a house in her village. Since then, a worrying mass has formed on her right earlobe. The mass is uncomfortable and growing in size. She experiences pain and feels embarrassed at school. Meareth and her mother traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On September 21st, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Meareth's family needs help to raise $273 to fund this procedure. Her mother said, "I hope she can have the cyst removed so she can feel better and I can stop worrying about my daughter."

Buradina is a 72-year-old farmer from Uganda. She and her husband had three children together, but sadly her husband and two of her children have passed away. For the past twenty years, Buradina has experienced severe abdominal pain, back pain, and swelling. Due to her pain, Buradina has been unable to work and earn a living. Buradina was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, a type of noncancerous growth in the uterus, and a cystocele, a condition where abdominal support tissue weakens. To relieve her pain, Buradina needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. However, due to her current inability to work, Buradina can't pay for her treatment on her own. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $219 to fund Buradina's surgery. On June 8th, she will undergo a hysterectomy at AMH's care center. Once recovered, Buradina will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Buradina says, "I am a very vulnerable elderly mother, and I appeal for your possible support. I myself cannot raise the required money. I will resume farming when all is well."

Judy is a 30-year-old hair salonist from Kenya. She is the second wife of Stanley, a truck driver, and together they have two children. Stanley has seven children with his first wife, and Judy is the primary provider for her children. Judy was on her way to visit with her parents for a few days when she fell into a roadside ditch. She was carried to the hospital where an X-ray confirmed her left fibula was fractured. Surgery to repair the bone is necessary. Judy's children said they are concerned about their mother, and worried about who will bring food to the table while their mum is hospitalized. Surgeons at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. On August 17th, Judy will undergo an open reduction and internal fixation to repair the fracture. This treatment will help her get back on her feet and continue providing for her beloved children. AMH is requesting $1145 to fund this procedure. Judy says, "I have never been hospitalized before. This is a hard experience for me. Look how my children are worried about me. I have hope that I will be out of the hospital soon.”