First received Friday, August 21, 2026
For Mark F. in London, England who is in hospital with a suspected hernia....[August 22] Mark has been diagnosed with colon cancer. He will have laparoscopic surgery on Monday and will have further surgery later if necessary...[August 27] Mark had surgery to remove a cancerous mass which had perforated the colon wall. His progress over the last few days was good. Today he has been vomiting and a nasal gastric tube and saline drip have been reinserted. He is also not sleeping well...[August 29] Mark has slept well the last two nights and is feeling better. He is now sitting up in a chair.
Update Thursday, September 10, 2026
Mark is now home and recovering well. Please support his continued recovery.
First received Monday, August 31, 2026
For Nick D. in Cambridge, Massachusetts with bruises on his left hand, arm and leg from a fall.
Update Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The external bruises have healed. Some internal bruising to the ribs on Nick's left side are still in the process of recovery.
First received Tuesday, June 16, 2026
For sixteen-year-old Galaxy, a Bengal cat in St. Petersburg, Florida whose health is declining, and for his cat companion, Starbright.
Update Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Galaxy made his transition yesterday.
First received Thursday, September 3, 2026
For Angela P. in Lecce, Italy who badly hurt her left leg below the knee while on vacation and will be on crutches as she returns home to England on Tuesday....[September 6] Angela now has her crutches. She will see the hospital doctor on Monday for an assessment. She should have assistance for her flight home to England.
Update Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Angela had a very good journey home from Italy today with assistance all the way. She will see a doctor in England tomorrow. Continued support is requested during her recovery.
First received Friday, August 28, 2026
For Crystal S. in St. Petersburg, Florida who is having eye surgery Monday, and for her opthalmologist, Dr M.
Update Thursday, September 3, 2026
The eye surgery went well. A follow-up appointment is scheduled in a month to see if it is working successfully.
First received Friday, August 28, 2026
For N. D. in New York with the process of finding treatment for chronic physical problems, and for regaining self-confidence.
Update Wednesday, September 2, 2026
N.D. had a complete physical breakdown and is having emotional and mental distress. Continued support is requested to find the cause and a treatment for his illness.
First received Tuesday, July 7, 2026
For five-year-old Elena B. in Winslow, Maine who is autistic and non-verbal, and for her parents and grandparents.
Update Monday, August 31, 2026
Elena is starting kindergarten today. Support as she adjusts to the challenges of a new routine and situation.
First received Wednesday, June 17, 2026
For Jose in Candelaria, Spain with pain from rectal cancer, and for his wife Pilar who is caring for him.
Update Thursday, August 27, 2026
Jose is nearing his transition. His wife is having difficulty accepting the loss after more than sixty years of marriage.
First received Monday, March 16, 2026
For Danielle C. in Phoenix, Arizona in the process of finding a new job.
Update Thursday, August 27, 2026
Danielle has been offered a job pending medical evaluation.
First received Tuesday, August 11, 2026
For R. in Switzerland who is emotionally upset after a diagnosis.
Update Monday, August 24, 2026
He has to have brain surgery tomorrow.
First received Sunday, March 15, 2026
For Leanne P. in Fairhope, Alabama who is stressed and exhausted as she looks for temporary housing after someone accidentally ran a car into her home, and for her cat.
Update Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Leanne is still working with insurance and building contractors. She is feeling overwhelmed and exhausted and it is affecting her health.
First received Monday, August 17, 2026
For Joan S. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa who had abdominal surgery on Sunday.
Update Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Joan is making good progress and is recovering well.
First received Sunday, August 2, 2026
For 11-year-old gymnast Polina K. in New York with recurring knee problems.
Update Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Polina`s knee has recovered as she has not done training that involves stress on the knee. Continued support is requested for starting practice again and for finding proper ways to train without hurting the knee while she evaluates her future situation as a gymnast.
First received Saturday, June 14, 2025
For six-year-old Joseph B. in Boston, Massachusetts with XMEN disease who will be receiving stem cell replacement treatments...[August 6, 2026] Joseph's condition has worsened in the past week.
Update Saturday, August 15, 2026
Joseph is having repeated strokes. So far the doctors cannot prevent them.
First received Friday, November 28, 2025
For three-year-old Primrose G. in Brighton, England who is being treated for possible liver cancer, and for her family...[April 24, 2026] Primrose had an operation yesterday to remove the cancerous tumor from her liver. She is recovering in intensive care.
Update Thursday, August 13, 2026
Four-year-old Primrose is clear of cancer.
First received Sunday, July 12, 2026
For Theresa in Germany whose fourth baby will be born in early August, and for the family.
Update Thursday, August 13, 2026
Yesterday Theresa delivered a healthy son.