Ronah’s medical expenses, Tondo, Philippines
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $2,660.42 CAD
Critical Need: CNPTO0324B
In March 2024, 11-year-old Ronah’s parents noticed that she was dragging her right leg. They brought her to the doctor, and her right arm and right cheek were also numb. Her right eye drooped. Her doctor admitted her immediately. r and was always very committed to her children’s education and health.
Karla's funeral expenses and food for her family, Chiclayo, Peru
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $2,269.11 CAD
Critical Need: CNPCH0324
Karla lived with her two children, Luis, 10 years old, and Arlett, 6 years old. They are both blessed with the same sponsor through our Chiclayo site in Peru. Thanks to the support of a non-profit centre, Karla studied to become a chef. She was a diligent worker and was always very committed to her children’s education and health.
Baby Francis' medical expenses, Nairobi, Kenya
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $2,498.76 CAD
Critical Need: CNKNA0224B
Baby Francis is the first grandchild of Martha, the coordinator of sponsorship in all Chalice’s African sites. Her son, Norman, and his wife Sylvia welcomed their baby into the world in October 2023.
Mrs. Malathi's surgery, Tamil, India
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $1,329.54 CAD
Critical Need: CNITA0324
Malathi and her husband, Vimalraj, both work as assistant masons. They have two sons: Vishwan, who is in grade ten and is part of the sponsorship program through our Tamil site, and Vinosh, who is in grade eight.
Gustavo's medical support, Sucre, Bolivia
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $3,163.50 CAD
Critical Need: CNBBU01242
Gustavo is 16 years old and lives with his parents and two younger siblings. He is in grade ten, supported by a Chalice sponsor and our Sucre site. His father works as a bricklayer and the mother is a homemaker; their income is not enough to cover all their needs.
Mrs. Huligemma's surgery, Kerala, India
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $1,172.17 CAD
Critical Need: CNIKE0324
Huligemma has been suffering from uterine bleeding for the past four months. She consulted a doctor, and he recommended that she undergo surgery.
Micheal's medical, dialysis, Nandom, Ghana
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $3,666.02 CAD
Critical Need: CNGNA0224
Michael, 60, has been ill since 2022, but numerous tests at the hospital were inconclusive.
Ginetta's medical expenses, Arica, Chile
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $3,019.88 CAD
Critical Need: CNCAR0124
Ginetta, 18, is 100% oxygen dependent. Ginetta was only six months old when she was diagnosed with a condition called Glutaric aciduria type 1. The condition prevents her body from breaking down proteins and causes harmful build-ups in her blood and urine. She is unable to eat proteins and must eat a special diet with the help of a gastric button (feeding tube). Her medications and nutrition are expensive.
Luis' surgery, Yapacaní, Bolivia
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $5,475.31 CAD
Critical Need: CNBYA0224
In September 2023, 15-year-old Luis was going to his uncle’s house on a motorcycle, when it collided with a pier that was not marked. He was thrown from the bike and hit a pile of stones on the edge of the road.
Halifa’s medical expenses, Mbinga, Tanzania
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $1,602.86 CAD
Critical Need: CNTMB0124
Halifa is a leader in Chalice’s Mbinga sponsor site, which covers many smaller locations in southern Tanzania. In addition to being a dedicated staff member, he is a father of four young children. His wife is a homemaker, so he is the sole bread winner. Their youngest daughter also has medical challenges, and her medication is expensive.
David’s surgery, Mombasa, Kenya
- Category: Critical Needs
Funding Request: $3,534.58 CAD
Critical Need: CNKMO0124
David has lived with a chronic skin condition of keloids, thick raised scars on his face and jaw, since he was an infant. A new specialist believes there's a way forward for permanent healing.
