Sopanha is a four-year-old boy who lives in Cambodia with his parents and one brother. A first grader, Sopanha enjoys reading books and watching children’s movies on TV. However, there are some playtime activities that Sopanha cannot take part in because of an accident he experienced in his infancy.
When he was one year old, Sopanha’s left hand was burned by boiling water. The severe scars left by this burn eventually grew thick and tight, limiting the range of motion in Sopanha’s fingers. This condition, known as contracture, makes it difficult for Sopanha to use his left hand.
Recently, worried because Sopanha could still not use his left hand well, Sopanha’s father brought him on the three-hour trip to the Children’s Surgical Centre. There, doctors told them that Sopanha’s hand will not heal unless he undergoes contracture release surgery.
Sopanha’s family does not have the means to pay for this operation. But with our help, Sopanha will be able to receive the procedure he needs. $194 will cover his surgery, as well as the lab tests and week-long hospital stay that will make sure he is recovering properly.
Once his hand heals, Sopanha will be able to freely move his fingers. Let’s help make it possible!