January 20, 2019
Rida is a girl from Cambodia. She has one brother and one sister. She likes to play with friends, watch TV, and go for walks with her family. She wants to be a banker when she grows up.
Rida was born with scoliosis, which is progressing with age, making it difficult to sit in school for long periods, and causing a lot of discomfort. Surgery can help correct the position of her spine, and prevent further worsening of the condition.
Spinal surgery is scheduled for January 21 and will cost $1,500.
Her mother says, “I hope my daughter feels better after the operation and does not have any more difficulty sleeping.”
Rida is a girl from Cambodia. She has one brother and one sister. She likes to play with friends, watch TV, and go for walks with her family...
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February 1, 2019
Rida underwent spinal surgery.
Rida’s operation went well. Surgery will improve her quality of life by correcting her spine position and allowing her to sit for long periods of time without discomfort. Surgery is also important to ensure Rida does not further the worsening of the condition. Rida’s mom feels happy that her daughter won’t have to miss any more school.
She says, “I am feeling much better after the operation. The surgery has improved my walking and has left me with no more back pain.”
Rida's operation went well. Surgery will improve her quality of life by correcting her spine position and allowing her to sit for long perio...
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