Shluchim in the Far East are facing every parent's worst nightmare. Their 9-year-old son has developed a rapidly growing freckle in his eye that has nearly doubled in size within weeks. What initially appeared minor has become a medical emergency requiring immediate surgical intervention.

Local doctors were unable to provide the specialized care needed. After consulting with multiple medical professionals, the family has been directed to a specialist surgeon in Pennsylvania, the only doctor qualified to perform this delicate procedure.

The child needs emergency surgery with immediate biopsy to determine the nature of this rapidly expanding growth. Every day of delay increases the potential risk to his vision and overall health.

Their insurance doesn't cover Pennsylvania, leaving the family responsible for the full $50,000 cost covering surgeon fees, hospital costs, and anesthesia. This must be raised today for tomorrow's surgery.

We already have $12,000 committed by relevant organizations and are now coming to you, Yidden across the world, to help in this Shliach family's time of need.

May you be so blessed to be on the side of giving and never ever know of such challenges.

This urgent appeal is endorsed by:

Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky: Executive Director of Merkos 302

Mr. Zevy Wolman: CEO of Make it Real, Board Member OU, Living Smarter Jewish, Co-founder The Jewish Entrepreneur

Rabbi Sholly Weiser: Director at Yaldei, Division of Merkos 302

Shalom Goodman: Executive Director, Collective Kindness

URGENT: Emergency Eye Surgery Needed for 9-Year-Old Shliach Son

Time-Sensitive Medical Crisis: Surgery Tomorrow