Aliza is a nine-year-old student from Cambodia. She is from Takeo province, where she lives with her parents and two older siblings. Her father works in construction, and her mother is employed at a clothing factory to support the family. Aliza is in 4th grade, and her favorite subject is Khmer. In her free time, she likes doing homework and helping her mother cook.
When Aliza was two years old, she accidentally touched a hot pan, burning her right hand. The burn caused thickened scar tissue on her index finger, which prevents her from straightening it fully and using her hand for every day activities, including writing. She also feels shy about the way it looks, especially around other children.
When Aliza learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On October 8th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to release the burn contracture to help her straighten her finger again and restore its normal appearance and function. Now, she needs help to fund this $652 procedure.
Aliza’s grandmother said: “After the surgery I hope that my granddaughter will be able to focus more on school and stop worrying so much.”

