Chhoeun is a 37-year-old tuk tuk (rickshaw) driver who lives with his wife and three children in Cambodia. In his free time, he enjoys helping around the house, playing volleyball, and watching news and sports programs on television. “Chhoeun was hit by a moto in August of 2015,” our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), tells us. “His right patella was fractured. There is swelling around his knee, and it is painful for him.” The patella—more commonly known as the kneecap—shields the knee joint and connects muscles from the thigh to the lower leg. Falls or injuries involving direct impact to the kneecap are common causes of patellar fractures. In addition to pain and swelling, bruising and difficulty walking are also significant symptoms. “I can't go to work to earn money to support my family,” shares Chhoeun. “My wife spends her time and money taking me around to be treated." Doctors at CSC will perform an open reduction and internal fixation to reposition and set Chhoeun’s broken patella so that it can heal properly. $405 covers the cost of surgery, a two-week hospital stay, five days of post-operative care, and six follow-up appointments during the first year after surgery. After surgery, “the fracture of Chhoeun's right patella will be repaired,” says CSC. “He will be able to walk properly again.” "I hope that my husband will be able to walk without pain again and do some things by himself,” shares Chhoeun’s wife.

“Theng was in a motorbike accident when he was 19 years old, and glaucoma formed in his left eye. He has been partially blind since then, and had to stop working as a motorbike taxi driver. He is afraid that he will go completely blind,” explains our medical partner, Children's Surgical Center (CSC). Without appropriate treatment, Theng’s glaucoma could worsen, eventually costing Theng his sight. Theng is 29 and has one son. Before his accident, he worked as a motorbike taxi driver. But now, he struggles to make ends meet. He hopes to go back to work after surgery. For $300, Theng will receive treatment for his glaucoma, resulting in improved eyesight. “Theng is sad that he cannot work on the family farm to support his family and misses watching TV,” says CSC. Let’s help Theng see clearly again so he can get back to a healthy life!