Sok is an 83-year-old loving grandmother and retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She is married with two sons, two daughters, and eight grandchildren. Since retiring, Sok and her husband have been supported by their youngest daughter, who is also a rice farmer. At home, Sok likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio and visit with her grandchildren. About four years ago, Sok developed a cataract in her left eye, causing photophobia, itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She also has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go out alone. When Sok learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 3rd, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund her procedure. Sok contributed $100 to her care. Sharing her hopes for what her life will be like after surgery, Sok said: "I hope I can see my grandchildren more clearly and help my husband more around the house."

In, who is 73 years old, is a widowed, retired rice farmer, living alone in Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. Her two sons live nearby, and help support In with their income from working in a rice mill. Her daughter also lives nearby, and helps In with household chores. In's greatest joy is her four grandchildren, for whom she loves to cook. Around ten years ago, In developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her constant itchiness, redness, and watery eyes. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is damaged due to excessive exposure to the sun, causing cells to grow abnormally over the pupil, resulting in impaired vision. When In learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. In needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the surface of the cornea, which will be replaced with a conjunctival graft, to prevent a recurrence. The procedure, which will cost $225, is scheduled for July 3rd at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. Children's Surgical Centre is requesting your help to cover the costs of In's medications, supplies, and inpatient medical care for two days. In shared: "I want to be able to leave my house and not feel scared of the sun, or not seeing clearly on my way to the pagoda to pray."

Srean is a retired rice farmer from Prey Veng province. He is 53 years old and married with two sons and one grandchild. Several years ago, Srean's wife lost her hand in a brick kiln accident, so Srean helps with many household chores. His oldest son, a construction worker, financially supports Srean and his wife. At home, Srean and his wife like to listen to the news on the radio. Several years ago, Srean developed a cataract in his right eye, causing blurred vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. His condition has also taken a mental toll, as he oftens feels disheartened by his difficulty helping his wife with daily chores like he used to. When Srean learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 14th, Srean will undergo cataract surgery at CSC's care center. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, Srean needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Srean said "I hope after surgery I can see better, go outside, and perhaps plant rice again."