Say hello to Maly, a 16-year-old from Cambodia who is in tenth grade. His favorite subject is math, and he enjoys playing chess during his free time. Four years ago, Maly perforated his eardrum. He has been having chronic ear infections and discharge since then, and has now been diagnosed with chronic otitis media. This condition is associated with inflammation, persistence of fluid in the ear, and hearing loss. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, tells us, “Maly cannot hear well in school, so he often misses what the teacher is saying.” This will only continue to get worse and may even become permanent, if he does not receive proper treatment. For only $400, we can fund Maly’s myringoplasty, a surgical operation that will repair the hole in his eardrum. As a result, his hearing will improve, his infections will end, and he'll be able to succeed in school. Let’s get to work!