In June 2019, Seyha suffered injuries to his left hand after improperly handling a knife. His wound has since healed, but he often feel numbness in his hand and cannot flex two of his fingers. Surgery will reconstruct and repair the damaged nerves and tendons, allowing Seyha to fully flex his fingers and regain feeling in his hand. He enjoys playing soccer and listening to music, and is looking forward to returning to his work and home so he can take care of his two daughters.

Sopheak is a 43-year-old housewife from Cambodia. She has three children and enjoys cooking and taking care of her kids in her free time. When she was three years old, Sopheak had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her right ear to perforate. For this reason, Sopheak experiences discharge, smelliness, itchiness, hearing loss, and headaches. She suffers from hearing loss and worries about her condition every day. Sopheak traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On September 6th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her right 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. "I hope that after my operation, the infection will go away and my hearing will improve."

Sron is a father of two from Cambodia. In his free time, he likes to watch Khmer boxing on television and help with the housework. After a debilitating accident, Sron was treated at a referral hospital for his injuries and his big toe was amputated. Since his treatment, the wound has become infected and his ankle is very swollen. When Sron learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 9th, surgeons at CSC will perform a skin graft procedure to ensure that the wound heals properly and allow him to walk with little difficulty. Now, Sron needs help to fund this $440 procedure. "I hope that after my treatment, my wound will heal and I will be able to walk normally again."

Sokhorn is a 64-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has five children, four grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her free time. Two years ago, Sokhorn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, irritation, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sokhorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 10, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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. "I hope that my surgery goes well so I can help take care of my grandchildren and will be able to plant vegetables"

Phors has been diagnosed with a deviated septum. For the last year, he has experienced obstruction in both nasal passages, restricting his breathing and causing congestion, sneezing, and a runny nose. He often gets headaches and is unable to smell anything. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer with his friends and reading books. Phors will undergo a Septoplasty procedure to reconstruct and correct his nasal canal and allow for him to breathe without any constriction and alleviate congestion.

Davy is a 40-year-old mother of three from Cambodia. In her free time, she likes to watch television, and cook and take care of her children. Two months ago, Davy had an accident while working out in the rice fields, injuring her left shoulder. She can no longer work because of the pain and cannot move her left shoulder. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 11th, Davy will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $430. Treatment will help to realign her shoulder and allow her bend and lift her arm with ease. "I hope that after my surgery, I will be able to work again and will not have any pain."

Sitha is a 44-year-old market seller from Cambodia. He enjoys gardening and spending time with his daughter in his free time. Ten years ago, Sitha developed nasal polyps, noncancerous growths in the lining of the nasal passage. For this reason he experiences nasal obstruction, headaches, and bleeding. He has difficulty breathing and cannot smell anything. When Sitha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On September 12, doctors will perform a nasal polypectomy to remove the polyps. After recovery, he will be able to breathe more easily. Now, he needs help to fund this $267 procedure. "I hope that after my surgery, I will be able to breathe clearly and will no longer have any obstruction inside my nose."

Van is a 70-year-old mother of seven from Cambodia. She has thirteen grandchildren, and in her free time she enjoys listening to the news and the monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Van developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry and cloudy vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Van learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On September 16, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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. Van's son-in-law says, "I hope that my mother-in-law will be able to see clearly after her surgery and can recognize people's faces and go outside on her own."

Phanny is a 55-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. She has seven children, six grandchildren, and enjoys watching Khmer dramas on television in his free time. Five years ago, Phanny developed a pterygium in right, causing her irritation and tearing. 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 Phanny learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. Phanny 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 September 30. Phanny says, "I hope that after my surgery, I am able to see clearly and can return to my work in construction."

Heng enjoys listening to the radio in his free time and taking care of his five children and grandchild. Thirty years ago, Heng stepped on an active land mine, which resulted in the later amputation of his lower left leg. Heng has since undergone several procedures to treat the injuries caused by the land mine, but Heng still suffers from discomfort and his prosthetic limb is too heavy for him to walk with. He now uses two crutches to get around, but often has pain near the amputation site. Further amputation treatment Heng's injuries will allow Heng's leg to heal properly and prepare his leg for future refitting of a prosthetic limb. He will be able to walk comfortably and return to his work on the rice farm.

Sary is a 65-year-old police officer from Cambodia. He has six children, eight grandchildren, and enjoys watching Khmer music videos on television in his spare time. Five years ago, Sary developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry and cloudy vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sary learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On October 1st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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. Sary said, "I hope that I will be able to see clearly so that I can help my wife and take care of my grandchildren."

Hong is a 44-year-old taxi driver from Cambodia. He has one son, three daughters, and enjoys watching Chinese dramas on television in his free time. One year ago, Hong developed a pterygium in right, causing him blurry vision and photophobia. 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 Hong learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. Hong 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 October 02. "I hope that I will no longer have to worry about my husband's condition, and that he will be able to see clearly after his surgery." -Hong's Wife