Song Heu is a 28-year-old man from Cambodia. He has three older sisters and to support their family, Song Heu’s mother sells vegetables in the market and his father is a tuk tuk driver. In his free time, Song Heu enjoys exercising, listening to music, playing games on his phone, meeting with friends to discuss problems, and doing house work.
Last month, Song Heu was attacked by someone trying to steal his motorbike. The thief cut Song Heu’s left arm and neck with a knife, causing paralysis. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left arm side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. Now, Song Heu has a scar on his left neck and has no control of his left shoulder, elbow, or hand. He cannot lift his arm at all and therefore is unable to work.
Fortunately, Song Heu traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On November 17th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, Song Heu will regain use of his left arm. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $696 to fund this procedure.
Song Heu shared, “I hope I can use my arm again with full function so I can resume my normal life activities.”
