Sokhim is a 23-year-old factory worker from Cambodia. He was married five years ago, but now separated and his daughter lives with his ex-wife. Currently, Sokhim lives with his parents who are farmers. In his free time, Sokhim likes to listen to music, sing popular songs, meet with friends, and help his parents around the house. On August 6th, 2020, Sokhim was in a motorcycle accident that caused him severe nerve injury and paralysis of his left arm and hand. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left 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. He is unable to lift his hand and he cannot work. After the accident, Sokhim's family took him to a clinic that referred him to a hospital for medical treatment. He was then sent to a government hospital in Phnom Penh for surgery on the clavicle and scapula fracture, where he stayed for one month. Most recently, Sokhim was referred to Children's Surgical Centre for a specialized nerve transfer surgery. It will be complex due to the multiple scars he has on his shoulder and back. On January 20th, Sokhim will undergo the brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use and lift his arm and hand again. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $696 to fund this life-changing procedure. Sokhim shared, "I hope that I can get my arm and hand fixed and can do my job as before."

Tugume is a 52-year-old farmer and a married mother to six children with two daughters and four sons. Her two daughters are teachers and two of her sons are mechanics, while the other two are still studying in school. Tugume herself studied and completed primary seven but never proceeded due to lack of school fees. She and her husband both earn a living from small-scale farming. They normally grow food crops for their family and often sell off the surplus to generate an income. Three years ago, Tugume started experiencing lower abdominal pain with consistent backache and abdominal discomfort. She has been diagnosed with a pre-malignant cervical lesion. Tugume needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Tugume's surgery. On January 12th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Tugume will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Tugume shared, "I believe that I'll be fine and well after surgery. Thank you for your support."

Salis is a 35-year-old farmer from Cambodia. She has one 10-year-old son. When she isn't working, Salis watches TV, cleans her home, and looks after her son. In 2018, Salis noticed a growth on her neck that has increased in size. She has papillary carcinoma. She feels tension in her throat making it difficult to breathe and is experiencing hair loss and eye pain. Salis traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On December 24th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Salis needs help to raise $231 to fund this procedure. Salis said, "I am hopeful about after surgery. I want to feel better and be able to swallow easily and finally have no pain."