Rama is a 27-year-old day laborer from Cambodia. He is married and lives in Ratanakiri Province with his wife, who is also a day laborer. They have two children; a son in Grade 1 and a three-year-old child. In his free time, Rama enjoys caring for his children and growing vegetables around his home. Two years ago, Rama was involved in a motorcycle accident in Ratanakiri, which caused a fracture of his thighbone. Following the accident, he underwent surgery at a local hospital, where doctors fixed the fracture using a metal plate and screws. A year later, he developed a fistula and had one screw removed at Children's Surgical Centre. However, the remaining hardware has brought on persistent discharging sinus, along with pain and difficulty in walking. The symptoms have also made it difficult for him to continue working as a day laborer, impacting his ability to provide for his family. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On July 1st, Rama will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will help the wound heal properly, relieve pain, and improve his ability to walk. This will allow him to return to work and care for his family more comfortably. Rama and his family are able to contribute towards the cost of his treatment, but need help raising $303 more to fund the procedure. He said, “I am grateful to have this opportunity for treatment. I hope I can recover well, return to work, and spend time with my children without pain.”

Adama is a three-year-old boy from Mali. He is the seventh child and only son in his family. His mother is a homemaker, and his father, unfortunately, is ill, with limited opportunities to work and support the family. Adama often spends time with his grandmother as a caretaker in their large family. About a month ago, Adama began to experience swelling in a sensitive area, often accompanied by pain and a lack of appetite that alarmed his grandmother. His troubling symptoms prompted the family to seek medical attention at the local community health center. There, Adama was diagnosed with a right inguinal-scrotal hernia, requiring surgery. Fortunately, Adama is now scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Centre de Santé de Référence, on June 29th. Our medical partner, Muso, is requesting $611 to fund his surgery. Upon completion, Adama should be able to live a healthier life without further complications to his mobility or fertility. Adama's parents are expecting their son to heal well after his treatment. "We are hopeful that treatment will allow him to live a good life. Thank you for being so helpful," shared his parents.

Pheareak is a 33-year-old soldier living in Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who works in a garment factory, and their son, who is a kindergarten student. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with friends in the village. About six months ago, Pheareak had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the eardrum, in his right ear to perforate. For this reason, Pheareak experiences ringing in his ear, hearing loss, and ear pain. He experiences difficulty hearing, which affects daily communication and quality of life. The ear pain also causes discomfort, especially in cold weather. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Pheareak receive treatment. On April 2nd, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Pheareak can contribute $100, but needs help raising $263 more to fund his procedure and care. Pheareak said, “After the surgery, I hope that the ringing in my right ear and hearing loss will improve, the pain in my ear will go away, and I will be able to hear normally again.”