I am raising funds to support my volunteer work with Bridge of Life in September, where we will be providing arteriovenous (AV) fistula surgeries to pediatric dialysis patients.

AV fistulas are the best way to provide dialysis treatment access for patients, as they generally last longer, have fewer infections and provide better treatment outcomes. But due to the cost of surgery and shortage of surgeons who can place fistulas in patients, dialysis patients in low-income countries often receive their treatment through catheters, which often result in a higher rate of infections and negatively impact patients' lifestyles.

Your support of our 2024 surgical mission to Guatemala will help us to provide AV fistula surgeries to pediatric dialysis patients being treated by Fundanier, which will significantly lower their risk of infection, improve their treatment outcomes and provide them with a greater feeling of normalcy and freedom. Thank you for helping to Care for Our World!