Hong is a 70-year-old man with two sons, three daughters, and ten grandchildren. He likes to watch the news and international boxing on TV and join ceremonies at the pagoda. One year ago, Hong developed a cataract in each eye, causing him blurred vision, tearing, itchiness, and extreme sensitivity to light. He has difficulty seeing things clearly. When Hong learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On December 6, doctors performed a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, Hong will be able to see clearly again. Now, he needs help to fund this $292 procedure. "I hope that I can see everything more clearly," he says. "I want to go to the pagoda and be able to easily go anywhere outside by myself without needing to disturb others to take care of me anymore."

Sophanny is a 67-year-old woman with one daughter and six grandchildren. She likes to listen to monks pray on the radio. Three years ago, Sophanny developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurred vision, tearing, and extreme sensitivity to light. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, working, and going anywhere outside. When Sophanny learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On December 5, doctors performed a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, Sophanny will be able to see clearly again. Now, she needs help to fund this $292 procedure. "I hope my eyes can see everything more clearly," she says, "so that I can read books on Buddhism, recognize the faces of everyone, and go anywhere outside on my own."

Rejina is six years old, and lives with her family in Nepal. She is in the first grade and enjoys reading stories and poems. Rejina recently broke her arm while playing with friends. Our medical partner, Possible, shares: “Rejina was playing on a rope swing when it broke and she landed on her right arm; it has been hurting since then. Not only did she miss her school to come to the hospital but she also needs help with her every day work like eating and dressing up.” Rejina needs to be treated soon in order to prevent long-term complications of the fracture. If left untreated, the fractured bone could lead to permanent immobility or infection. Rejina's family family cannot afford the $579 treatment she needs, which includes surgery and casting. Her uncle told our medical partner, Possible, that the family had to walk for four hours to reach the hospital. Let’s help raise the funds for Rejina’s treatment!