Um is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has four sons, two daughters, and 15 grandchildren. She enjoys listening to monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Um developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Um learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On July 4, 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. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. She says, "I hope my vision is improved after surgery so that I can return to work."

Ion is a government worker from Cambodia. He has two sons, one daughter, and one grandchild. He likes watching the news on TV. A year ago, Ion developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him photophobia and blurred vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Ion learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 4, 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 $211 procedure. He says, "I hope I can return to work and spend time with my family."

Thean is a grandfather from Cambodia. He is a rice farmer. He has two daughters, five sons, and eight grandchildren. He likes to listen to the news on the radio. Two years ago, Thean developed a pterygium in both eyes, causing him irritation, tearing, and blurred vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Thean learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. Thean needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of his procedure is $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for July 4. He says, "I hope after surgery my vision is improved and I can go outside by myself again."

Bor is a street food vendor from Cambodia. She has four sons and three daughters. She enjoys spending time with her girlfriends and neighbors. For the past ten years, Bor has developed osteoarthritis of the right hip and experiences a lot of pain. She cannot walk easily and is in chronic pain. Fortunately, Bor learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. At CSC, surgeons can perform a total hip replacement to relieve Bor of her pain and allow her to walk easily. Treatment is scheduled for July 5, and Bor needs help raising $1,025 to pay for this procedure. She says, "I hope after the operation, I am better and can walk without pain."

Sros is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two daughters and one grandchild. She enjoys listening to the news on the radios and watching Khmer comedies. Two months ago, Sros developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her headache, blurred vision, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sros learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On July 5, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. She says, "I hope to help my husband plant rice and take care of my grandchildren after the surgery."

Chantha is a farmer from Cambodia. She has three daughters, one son, and five grandchildren. She enjoys watching Indian TV dramas. A year ago, Chantha developed a pterygium in her left eye, causing her blurred vision and irritation. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Chantha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. Chantha needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for July 4. She says, "I hope I can see better after the operation so I can return to work at the farm."

Peok is a farmer from Cambodia. He has four daughters, four sons, and five grandchildren. He likes to read about Buddha and listen to monks pray on the radio. Three years ago, Peok developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurred vision, irritation, tearing, and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Peok learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 4, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $211 procedure. He says, "I hope my vision is clear after surgery so I can return to work."

Yuk is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two sons, five daughters, and twenty grandchildren. She likes to go to the local pagodas and to listen to monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Yuk developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her tearing, irritation, itchiness, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Yuk learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 4, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. She says, "I hope my vision is improved after surgery so I can spend time with my family and lead an independent life."

Chanthorn is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one daughter and one son. She likes to listen to the radio and spend time with her family. Ten years ago, Chanthorn had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Chanthorn experiences pain and tinnitus. She cannot hear well and is in chronic pain. Chanthorn traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On July 6, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Her sister says, "I hope my sister's ear problems are gone after surgery. We look forward to bringing her home with improved hearing."

Vannarapich is a two-year-old boy from Cambodia. He has one brother and two sisters. He likes to play with toys at home. Four months ago, Vannarapich was burned by boiling water, burning his left elbow. Burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin around his burn. It is difficult for him to bend his elbow. When Vannarapich's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one and a half hour seeking treatment. On July 9, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to to release his elbow stiffness. Now, his family needs help to fund this $448 procedure. His mother says, "I hope my son's elbow regains mobility and he can move it again after the surgery."

Kong is a rice farmer from Cambodia. He has two daughters, five sons, and fourteen grandchildren. He likes to watch boxing matches and listen to social programs on the radio. Ten years ago, Kong developed a cataract in each eye, causing him blurred vision, tearing, and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Kong learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On July 9, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $398 procedure. He says, "I hope my vision is clear after the operation so I can easily recognize the faces of my loved ones."

Sovat is a farmer from Cambodia. She has two sons, four daughters, and ten grandchildren. She likes to watch movies and listen to monks pray on the radio. Three years ago, Sovat developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurred vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sovat learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On July 9, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. She says, "I hope I can see everything clearly so I can continue my work as farmer again."