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."

Grace is a 25-year-old nurse from Malawi. She the second-born in a family of six children and the only school graduate to date. She graduated from nursing college in 2022 and is now proudly a registered nurse. Currently, she is unemployed, and all her younger siblings are in school. Grace's father is a builder who works in one of the government departments, and her mother is a homemaker. Grace started having pain in her neck back in 2013. In October, the pain increased, affecting both shoulders, and the swelling on her neck grew. On November 11th, Grace met the surgeon who confirmed the diagnosis of a goiter and the need for a surgical procedure called a thyroidectomy, which is the removal of part or all of the thyroid gland. Grace was referred to our medical partner's program due to financial instability. Grace believes that the surgery will help her get back to everyday life and that she can actively search for employment. Grace said, "I just want to get rid of the pain and tumor so that I can be active in job searching."

Lyton is a bodaboda (motorcycle taxi) driver. He left school in 7th grade to pursue his kiln-making business; today, he and his wife, a farmer, combine efforts to raise their family. Lyton and his wife have a three children - a thirteen-year-old, a seven-year-old, and a three-year old, all of whom are in school. They own a three-room mud house for shelter. Fifteen years ago, Lyton began to experience troubling symptoms, including a neck swelling that has grown over the years, becoming a big mass. It makes his neck stiff and he cannot turn his head when operating his bodaboda. He is also not able to lift and carry heavy items. Lyton has been diagnosed with a right parathyroid mass with enlarged thyroid and needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Lyton receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on November 10th at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of his thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $333, and he and his family need help raising the money. Lyton says, “I believe the surgery will be successful. After my recovery, I hope to drive my bodaboda comfortably and be able to support my family.”