Sopheak is a 31-year-old married man who lives with his wife and his parents. For work, he grows vegetables at home that his wife sells at the market. He also helps with chores around the house. He loves to read, play classical Khmer music, or watch movies on his computer in his free time.
When he was ten years old, Sopheak contracted polio and since then, he has experienced difficulty walking. Over time, this has led to muscle atrophy and a weakening of the tendons in both legs. It is difficult for him to stand for extended periods of time, resulting in loss of work and income.
Sopheak traveled to visit our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for treatment. On August 30th, doctors plan to perform a tendon lengthening procedure on his left foot. This procedure will increase the flexibility of Sopheak’s ankle, and once he has fully recovered, he will be able to walk more easily. Now, he needs help to fund this $541 procedure.
Sopheak shared, “I am excited to get healthy and walk more, so that I can also work more often to support my parents, and I hope to start my own family.”