Elisante is a 16-year-old boy from Tanzania. He lives in Arusha with his mother and father. He has five siblings. Elisante loves playing football and enjoys watching matches on television. In 2020, Elisante was playing football and hit his leg. He experienced pain in his leg, swelling, and discomfort walking. After about a month, his leg began to feel better and he continued his usual activities. However, Elisante identifies this injury as the start of various issues with his legs. Recently, Elisante was diagnosed with windswept deformity. His legs bow both inward and outward, causing a windswept appearance. As a result, he experiences difficulty walking. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $880 to fund corrective surgery for Elisante. The procedure is scheduled to take place on July 21st. Treatment will hopefully restore Elisante's mobility, allow him to participate in his usual activities, and decrease his risk of future complications. Ephraim says: “I can no longer play football much. Walking has become challenging and I can no longer wear shorts due to how my legs are bent. I would be grateful if I had this surgery.”

Meet Vibol - a 49 year old a farmer living in Svay Reng province with his wife, who is also a farmer. They have three sons - one of whom is married, one of whom works with Vibol and his wife on the farm, while the youngest son studies at the local public school. For the past three years, Vibol has suffered from nasal infections and congestion, difficulty breathing, and headaches. This has adversely affected his everyday life, as well as his ability to sleep through the night. He has tried a number of medicines, but nothing has helped to relieve Vibol's symptoms. A relative told Vibol about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), where disabled Cambodians can receive care. Vibol and his wife traveled for three hours to consult with the doctors at CSC, who diagnosed him with nasal polyps. They recommended that Vibol undergo nasal reconstruction, to clear the nasal passages, and to restore his breathing. On September 12th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform a nasal polypectomy to remove the polyps. After he has recovered, Vibol should be able to breathe more easily. Now he needs your help to fund this $333 procedure. Vibol's wife said: "We hope Vibol will get well from this disease after surgery, he will breathe easier, and his headaches will finally stop."

Loy is a retired rice farmer from Kandal province. She has four sons, six daughters, and 17 grandchildren. Since her husband passed away from lung problems 10 years ago, she has been a widow, living with her youngest daughter, who is still a student. Loy likes to listen to the news on the radio and cook for her family. About six months ago, Loy developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurry vision. It is difficult for her to work inside or outside the home, and she feels embarrassed that she cannot help her daughter with many simple duties due to poor vision. When Loy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On November 1, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. She said: "After surgery, I want to sew for my grandchildren and do good housework."