Phors is a 28-year-old man from Cambodia. He lives with his parents, who are rice farmers, and is the middle child of three siblings. His older sister works in a garment factory, while his younger brother is a rice farmer. He enjoys listening to music in his free time. On May 18, 2023, Phors was involved in a car-motorcycle accident that caused a fracture-dislocation of his T12-L1 spine, leaving him paralyzed in both legs. Doctors performed spinal fixation and fusion surgery, and he remained in the hospital for about one month before returning home. Shortly after his discharge, he developed severe pressure sores around his sacrum, buttocks, and both lower legs. His paralysis has left him unable to walk or move his legs. He also has difficulty controlling his bladder and bowel movements. The pressure sores have required several procedures and ongoing wound care, making his daily life very challenging and affecting his independence. Phors was referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), for further treatment. Doctors noted that he is also experiencing wound separation following his previous left hip disarticulation, which required further wound cleaning and secondary suturing. His doctors recommend an amputation of his right hip to prevent symptoms from getting worse. He will undergo an amputation on November 9th, and he needs help raising $588 to fund his procedure and care. Phors said, “I hope this surgery will help my wounds heal and make me more comfortable. After living with these difficulties for so long, I want to avoid further complications and have a better quality of life. I hope to recover well and make the most of each day.”

Wai is a 29-year-old woman from Burma. She and her husband are farm workers. They have a six-year-old son who attends school. The family moved from Burma to Thailand in search of better job opportunities. On October 18th, 2026, Wai and her son were walking to their local village market to buy vegetables when a motorcycle struck them from behind. The driver was drunk and lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into Wai and her son. Wai protected her son with her body, taking the main impact. Her son only got minor bruises and did not require medical attention. Wai has a fracture in her thigh. She cannot move her leg and relies on her husband for help with all daily tasks. With the help of our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Wai will undergo surgery to reset her fractured bones and ensure proper healing. The procedure is scheduled for November 2nd and will help Wai walk again. Wai needs help raising $1,500 to help fund her treatment and care. Wai said, "I am so happy and want to thank the donors. Life is already difficult, but this support makes it worth it. Our family feels incredibly lucky that BCMF and the donors are willing to help. Without the organization's help, I could not afford the surgery, and I would be unable to work. Thank you!"

San is a 53-year-old woman from Burma. San lives with her family in an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp, located near the Thai border in Burma. She has three sons, two daughters, two daughters-in-law, and three grandsons. Her daughter works as a domestic worker, while her son serves as a soldier in the resistance forces. Like many others residing in the camp, San’s family has no income and relies on the camp’s medical team for healthcare. Currently, San continues to suffer from back pain, which is particularly problematic at night. She relies on pain medication to help her manage the pain. Due to this ongoing pain, San has been experiencing a loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, numbness on the left side of her body, itchy skin, and general body aches. San is scheduled to receive a CT scan on October 28th at Burma Children Medical Fund so doctors can have more information to diagnose her condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. The CT scan and care will cost $469. San's son shares, "At first, all our siblings were incredibly stressed about our mother’s health condition. However, I am so happy to connect with your organization which supports vulnerable people in getting medical treatment. Thank you to your donors."