Healthcare for everyone

Kimhong is an eight-year-old first grader from Cambodia, where he lives with his parents and younger sister. His father works in sales at a local company and his mother sells groceries from a street cart. Kimhong hopes to become a police officer when he grows up. Two years ago, Kimhong began experiencing a sore throat and difficulty swallowing. Frequent illness has caused him to miss school and he is unable to eat properly. He was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if left untreated, will cause his symptoms to persist, and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $265 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Kimhong. On April 26th, surgeons at Kien Khleang Rehabilitation Centre will remove his tonsils and adenoids, relieving Kimhong of his symptoms and improving his quality of life. Kimhong shared: "I hope my throat feels better so I can sleep without waking up and go back to school every day."

Pich is a retired rice farmer, living in Kompong Cham province in Cambodia. She is 58 years old and has two sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. She lives with her husband, who is also a retired rice farmer, and her youngest daughter, who works at a garment factory. About one year ago, Pich developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She experiences discomfort and her impaired vision makes her reluctant to go out on her own. Pich sought treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On April 27th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. Now, Pich needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Pich shared: "I hope I can see again after surgery. I would like to help my daughter cook, and go to the pagoda by myself."

Sngoeurn is a 37-year-old rice farmer from Kandal Province in Cambodia. His wife is a factory worker and they have two young sons. When Sngoeurn isn't working, he looks forward to taking his sons fishing. In 2015, Sngoeurn was in a motorcycle accident and fractured his left leg (tibia). He was sent to a private clinic where he underwent surgery and had hardware implanted in his leg to stabilize the fractured bone. Now that the bone has healed completely, Sngoeurn wants the metal hardware removed. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On April 25th, Sngoeurn will undergo a hardware removal procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. This procedure, which will cost $304, will help ease the pain that Sngoeurn continues to feel in his leg. Now he needs your help to fund the procedure. Sngoeurn shared: "After surgery, I hope I will be healthy and won't have to worry about my leg again."