August 2, 2022
Kun is a hardworking and caring grandfather from Cambodia. He and his wife both work as farmers, and they have two sons and three daughters. During his free time, Kun enjoys listening to the radio, watching TV, and taking care of his grandchild. When it is not rice season, Kun works doing motorcycle repairs.
In 1988, Kun’s leg was injured by a land mine, and he had to have a below knee amputation. The amputation site has since become infected, causing him to experience pain when using the artificial leg. Fortunately, Kun will undergo a stump revision procedure on August 2nd at our medical partner’s care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre is requesting $391 to fund Kun’s surgery. This procedure will hopefully heal the infected area and allow him to use his prosthesis to walk again.
Kun says, “I hope my right leg will not have any pain or infection and I can walk again.”
Kun is a hardworking and caring grandfather from Cambodia. He and his wife both work as farmers, and they have two sons and three daughters....
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January 9, 2023
Kun underwent stump revision surgery so that he can once again walk using his prosthesis.
Kun traveled over seven hours to reach the Children’s Surgical Centre for surgery to clear up the infection and revise his stump on his leg. He spent several days in the hospital and took antibiotics for the infection. Soon after, he was able to return to his home in Preah Vihear province. As his incision heals, his pain will decrease and he will be able to use his prosthetic leg again. This will make it easier for him to move around without crutches and work on his farm.
Kun said, “I am relieved that I will be able to work on my farm again to feed and support my family. It has been difficult because I could not work when using crutches, and I am grateful to the surgeons who fixed my leg so I will walk again. My wife is thrilled that I am improving, and I want to thank everyone who helped me have this surgery so I can get stronger and take care of my family.”
Kun traveled over seven hours to reach the Children's Surgical Centre for surgery to clear up the infection and revise his stump on his leg....
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