Children's Surgical Centre
www.csc.org/index.php
MISSION

Children’s Surgical Centre is a non-profit dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to low-income Cambodians.

Founded by Dr. Jim Gollogly, a British-American surgeon who previously worked with the American Red Cross, CSC’s work has been featured by the BBC and has earned the organization a platinum rating on GuideStar.

CSC’s audited financials and annual reports are publicly available on their website.

IMPACT
9,603
Patients
2
Countries
10,036
Donors
Patients at Children's Surgical Centre

Sambath is a 46-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married with two teenage daughters who left school to help him on the farm. Sambath enjoys his few hours of free time listening to monks pray on the radio. In 2007, Sambath experienced a traumatic acid burn on his face. Now, he suffers from ectropion in both eyes, with the condition more severe in his left eye. Ectropion is a condition in which the eyelid turns outward. This leaves the inner eyelid surface exposed and prone to irritation and infection. Burn scar contractures have developed from the scarring around his eyelids. It is difficult for him to see, and he is worried it will cause further damage to his eyes and vision. When Sambath learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 3rd, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help improve his eyesight and see more clearly again. HIs family is able to contribute $37.50 but he needs your help to raise $458 more to fund the procedure. Sambath said, "I hope my eyesight will be better, with no more worries, so I can continue growing rice to support my family."

$213raised
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Phon is a retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She is a 70-year-old widow who lives with her son and his family. Phon's son works as a rice farmer. She has four grandchildren that keep her busy. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at the pagoda and listening to Buddhist radio. About one year ago, Phon developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Phon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On May 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Phon's family is able to contribute $100 but needs your help to raise $153 more to fund this procedure. Phon shared, "I hope I can see clearly so I can do more to help my daughter-in-law around the house and walk my grandchildren to school."

$38raised
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Khemarin is a 32-year-old tuk-tuk taxi driver from Cambodia. He lives with his wife, two children, sister, and his parents. Khemarin's wife manages the household and helps his mother sell groceries out of their home, while his father is retired. During his free time, Khemarin likes to play soccer and cultivate vegetables in his backyard. In March 2024, Khemarin's tricycle collided with a car. His tuk-tuk was badly damaged and he dislocated his left elbow when he fell on the concrete. He could not afford the cost of a local clinic and sought the help of a Khmer traditional healer. However, in the past month, his elbow has become more deformed. Khemarin cannot flex his arm due to the constant pain. He has impaired movement and tingling in his left fifth finger, which may be an indication of nerve damage. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 7th, Khemarin will undergo a fracture repair procedure for his dislocated elbow, return the sensation to his finger, and improve his range of motion. Khemarin and his family are able to contribute $87.50 but need your help to raise $396 more to fund the procedure. Khemarin said, "I want my arm to get better quickly so I can drive my tuk-tuk soon and support my family.:

$160raised
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Naphin is a cheerful two-year-old girl from Cambodia. She lives with her mom and brother in rural Kampong Spueu province. Her mom sells duck eggs off the back of her bicycle in the surrounding villages and markets. At home, Naphin loves to play with dolls and enjoys eating soup with rice. Naphin was born with syndactyly of both hands. This means her little and ring fingers are fused together on both hands. It is difficult for her to use her hand to feed herself or pick up objects. Her mother worries that she will face challenges when she starts school. Fortunately, on May 8th, surgeons will perform a syndactyly repair procedure to separate and release the fused fingers. Naphin's family is able to contribute $50 but needs your help to raise $394 more to fund this procedure. After surgery, she will feel more comfortable and will be able to use her hands more easily. Naphin's mother shared, "After the surgery, I hope Naphin's fingers will be separated and she can use her hands to eat and write more easily."

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Somavortey is a four-year-old girl who lives with her parents in Kampong Speu province in Cambodia. Her mother works in a cloth factory, while her father is a rice farmer. Somavortey is currently in kindergarten, and dreams of becoming a nurse when she grows up. Since she was six months old, Somavortey's mother has noticed something different in the position of her daughter's neck. Somavortey has been diagnosed with left torticollis, a condition where the muscles on the left side of her neck are tight, causing her head to tilt to the left, and making it difficult for her to rotate her neck. This condition also causes recurrent neck pain and makes it difficult for Somavortey to sleep. Somavortey and her parents were referred to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for evaluation and treatment. On May 8th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform a nerve and tendon procedure to improve the function of her neck, helping Somavortey to attain normal movement of her head, once she has recovered and completed physiotherapy. Somavortey and her family are able to contribute $100 but needs to raise $472 more to fund the procedure and post-operative care. Somavortey's mother shared, "I hope she can move her neck easily and feel more comfortable."

$156raised
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Veasna is a 26-year-old factory worker from Cambodia who lives with his mother, grandmother, and four siblings. Two of his siblings work in factories, and the other two are in school. His mother is a housewife, and his grandmother is 105 years old. Prior to his injury, Veasna enjoyed growing vegetables around his house and playing soccer. Four years ago, Veasna was in a traffic accident that resulted in fractures to his left arm and jaw, as well as severe swelling in his right leg. Now, he has lost muscle in his right leg, causing a fixed ankle position and the shortening of his muscles and tendons in the area. He feels pain and swelling in his ankle, making it difficult to walk. When Veasna learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 8th, surgeons at CSC will perform a procedure to fuse his right ankle joint and help him walk easily again. Now, Veasna needs help to fund this $600 procedure. After surgery, Veasna hopes he can walk easily and play soccer again.

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Chhy is a 10-year-old student, living with his parents and little brother in Prey Veng province in Cambodia. His mother is a homemaker, and caregiver to Chhy's one-year-old brother, while his father works in a mobile phone shop in the local market. In early May, Chhy was playing with a friend in the village, when he was accidentally struck on the side of his face with a wood board, fracturing his jaw. Currently, he is experiencing acute pain and has trouble opening his mouth and eating. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Chhy receive treatment. On May 8th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform a fracture repair procedure to fix a metal plate to the mandible, enabling the fracture to heal, and alleviating his pain. Chhy and his family are able to contribute $80 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $403 more to fund the procedure. Chhy says: "I hope that my jaw will be better, and I won't be in pain anymore."

$40raised
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Soeng is a 57-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She lives in Prey Veng province with the youngest of her two sons, who also works as a rice farmer. Her older son works in construction, and lives two hours away. In her free time, she likes gardening and visiting the pagoda. On April 17th this year, Soeng slipped and fell down the stairs in her traditionally raised home, and as a result fractured her left foot. She went to a hospital for an X-ray, which showed a fracture in the bone located on the outer side of the ankle. However, she could not afford the surgery treatment, and returned home with some pain medications. Presently, her left foot is swollen making it difficult for her to walk, and she is in pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 8th, Soeng will undergo a fracture repair procedure to alleviate her pain and restore her mobility. She and her family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $383 more to fund the procedure Soeng says, "After surgery, I hope to walk easily again, and return to work."

$205raised
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Sim is a 46-year-old food seller from Cambodia. She and her husband live in Takeo province with their four children. The two older children attend school five hours away in Phnom Penh, while the two younger ones attend school in their province. Her husband is a rice farmer and Sim sells the rice in the local market. Sim enjoys creating new recipes to sell alongside the rice at the market in her free time. One month ago, Sim slipped on a plastic cover and fell to the ground. Her husband took her to a local clinic where an x-ray revealed a dislocation in her right hip, but they were unable to afford the surgery. She is unable to sit and must either stand in pain or lie down. She cannot sell food at the market or cook for her family. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 9th, Sim will undergo a fracture repair procedure for her dislocated hip. Sim will experience relief from her pain and be able to walk and sit again. Sim and her family are able to contribute $100 but need help to raise $383 more to fund the procedure. Sim shared: "I hope to be able to sell food again to support my family."

$55raised
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Boromey is a 23-year-old construction worker from Cambodia who lives with his parents and one younger brother in Banteay Mean Chey province. His father is a teacher in the village and his mother sells vegetables at the market. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer with friends in the local field. Four years ago, Boromey was in a motorcycle accident, resulting in an injury to his left shoulder. This injury has caused muscle tightness, which affects his ability to bend his elbow and move his fingers. 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 currently unable to move his left arm, and he cannot work. Boromey traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On May 10th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his left arm again. Boromey and his family are able to contribute $100 for his treatment but our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, needs $609 more to fund this procedure. Boromey said, "I hope to move my left arm easily again. I hope to pursue my dream of becoming a policeman one day."

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Nhoeun is a 71-year-old grandmother who lives in Prey Veng province with her husband. They recently moved in with their youngest daughter and her family as they have become too old to live alone. Nhoeun and her husband used to be rice farmers, but now enjoy the comfort of living with family and watching their grandchildren when the parents are away working. Khmer TV dramas are particularly enjoyable to Nhoeun, as is cooking for monks at the local pagoda. About two years ago, Nhoeun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing and cloudy vision, which makes it difficult to navigate the stairs of their traditional Khmer house on stilts. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Nhoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 13th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Nhoeun and her family are able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $153 more to fund this procedure. Nhoeun shared, "I hope after surgery I can see better to recognize relatives and take care of my grandchildren."

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Kosem lives with his parents in Ratanakiri province. He is the only child in the family. His mother is a housewife, and his father is retired. In his free time, Kosem enjoys playing soccer with his friends. In May 2023, while Kosem was working in Malaysia as a construction worker, he fell off a roof from a height of four meters. This resulted in a Monteggia chronic fracture of his right arm. A Monteggia fracture involves the ulnar bone in the forearm with dislocation of the radial head at the elbow. Because he could not afford medical attention in Malaysia, Kosem was taken to a traditional healer. For the past year, he has been unable to use his arm or work in construction, experiencing weakness along with pain. Because Kosem's condition is difficult to treat, he was referred to surgical specialists at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. On May 14th, Kosem will undergo an osteotomy on his right ulna bone and will have his radius bone secured using an external frame. This will improve his ability to use his arm in the future. Kosem and his family are able to contribute $50 but need help to raise $419 for the procedure, post-op medications, and physiotherapy costs. Kosem said, "I hope I will be able to use my right arm again so I can return to work soon."

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