Sina is a 36-year-old poultry farmer from Cambodia. He comes from a family of seven siblings. Sina has one sister and five brothers. He lives alone and raises chickens and ducks around his home for their meat and eggs. In his free time, he likes to watch sports on his phone. In February 2015, Sina was in a motor vehicle accident, fracturing his right ankle and leg. He was treated at a provincial hospital and was told he needed an amputation due to impaired circulation in his leg from the trauma, but he could not afford it. He visited a Khmer traditional healer, but eventually went to another hospital and underwent an above-the-knee amputation. He began using a prosthesis after his surgical site healed. Unfortunately, one week ago, he slipped and fell, resulting in a fracture in the left neck of his femur or thigh bone. This has made it difficult for him to walk, and he is experiencing pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On October 11th, Sina will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This procedure will stabilize his fracture, decrease his pain, and allow him to return to his normal life. Sina said, "I hope I will be able to walk again with my leg so I can care for my ducks and chickens to support myself and help my family."

Kimlang lives with her parents and younger sister in Phnom Penh province. Her father works in construction, while her mother is employed at a local clothing factory. In the evenings, the family enjoys peaceful walks together. Kimlang loves attending school, where her favorite subject is mathematics, and she dreams of becoming a teacher one day. She also appreciates her mother’s home-cooked meals, although pizza is her ultimate favorite. In April 2024, the family was involved in a tuk-tuk tricycle accident, which resulted in Kimlang fracturing a finger on her left hand. Unfortunately, scar contractures have developed, tightening the muscles and tendons in her finger and leaving it permanently bent. This has made it painful and difficult for her to grasp objects and attempts to straighten the finger cause her significant discomfort. On October 8th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, will perform a contracture release surgery to remove the scar tissue and restore movement to her finger. While her family was able to contribute $100 towards the procedure, they still need help to cover the remaining $387. Kimlang's mother said: "I hope my daughter can use her hand better, so she can play and hold things comfortably."

Heang is a 56-year-old fisherman from Kandal province in Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who also works on the fishing boat, and their youngest daughter, who is in high school. Their other four children have moved out and visit the family often. In his free time, Heang likes spending time with his grandchildren and fixing his house and garden. About three months ago, Heang developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Because of the cataract clouding the lens of his eye, Heang struggles to see things clearly, making him reluctant to go out on his own. When Heang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours to seek treatment. On September 9th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in his right eye. After recovery, Heang should be able to see clearly. Heang can contribute $100 but needs help to raise $153 more to fund this procedure. Heang shared, "I hope that the surgery will help me be more efficient at work, and to feel more independent when I leave the house."