Khit shared, "I want to see better so I can work on the farm again and help us earn more money for our family." Khit is a 58 year-old veteran from Ratanakkiri province. He has two daughters, three sons, and five grandchildren. In the late 90s, he badly injured his leg from a land mine, and was discharged from the army. Since then, he has earned a small living as a potato farmer. Sadly, his wife passed away four years ago, and Khit moved in with his youngest daughter, who has taken over their potato farm. At home, he enjoys listening to the radio and spending time with his children and grandchildren. About one year ago, Khit developed a cataract in his left eye--a clouding of the lens of the eye. This causes Khit photophobia (sensitivity to light), itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on his own. When Khit learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled a long journey for eight and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 6, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure.

Lang, a caring grandmother, is a 57-year-old retired rice farmer who resides with her daughter and two grandchildren. Her daughter earns $150 per month working in a factory making brand-name handbags, the only income to support the family. Lang helps look after the house and children while her daughter is at work, and in her free time, she visits her local pagoda. Around one year ago, Lang developed a cataract in her right eye, causing blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and discomfort. She cannot continue her work in the rice fields due to increased irritation from the sun. She has difficulty seeing things, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places alone. When Lang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On June 15th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Lang said: "I hope that after the surgery, my vision will improve, and I will be able to see better. I want to work in the rice field again and join for ceremonies, even in distant places."