Keneth is a gentle and social small-business owner. He is also a responsible father, caring for his four children currently studying in primary and secondary schools. Keneth completed primary school but unfortunately could not continue his education due to a lack of funds. To provide for his family and secure school fees for his children, he operates a small business baking chapatis, his primary income source. His wife works as a farmer, contributing to their household's livelihood. Additionally, he shared that he is an avid Arsenal fan, although he was left disappointed when the team failed to win a trophy. Watching football (soccer) matches has become one of his favorite hobbies! Keneth developed a swelling on his left thigh that has persisted for over a year. The swelling has grown in size, and causes him discomfort, including sensations of pins & needles, temporary paralysis, and severe pain when walking. Initially, he was concerned that it might be cancer. Seeking medical advice, he underwent a biopsy, but fortunately, the results came back negative for cancer. The surgeon diagnosed him with myxoid liposarcoma and recommended excision treatment. Keneth traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On July 4th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Keneth needs help to raise $137 to fund this procedure. Keneth says, “I will be happy seeing my leg back to normal once I am operated on, and I expect a full recovery.”

Aung is a 34 year old office clerk who lives on his own in Yangon, Burma. In November 2019, Aung started to tire easily. At first he thought it was due to working too much, but when he started to feel tired after walking short distances, he became concerned. He told his employer about his symptoms, and they suggested that he might have a heart condition. Aung then went to a heart specialist, where he was diagnosed with atrial septal defect, which is a hole in the upper chambers of his heart. Because he could not afford to pay for treatment, Aung traveled to Mae Tao Clinic in Mae Sot, Thailand, where he was referred to our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund. Now they are seeking $1,500 for the operation that Aung needs to close the hole in his heart. Surgery is scheduled for May 20th, at Pun Hlaing Hospital. Until he has this procedure, Aung will continue having shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, and chest pain - worsening with time. "In the future, I hope I can find a higher paying job so that I can help support my mother and my younger sisters who live in another city," said Aung as he dreamed about his future when he feels well again.

Rachana is a 5-year-old girl from Cambodia who lives in Phnom Penh with her parents. Her dad is a teacher, and her mom is a weaver. Rachana loves playing with her friends, and she recently learned to ride a bicycle. Her favorite food is stir-fried noodles. For the last year, Rachana's parents noticed a bump on the back of her head, which has grown in size. The mass has been diagnosed as a granuloma, a non-cancerous tumor. She experiences discomfort, and her parents are worried the mass will continue to grow in size. Rachana traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 2nd, surgeons at our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) will remove the mass. Rachana needs help raising $273 to fund this procedure. Her mother shared, "We hope after surgery our daughter won't be scared anymore and she can start school."