Sokchan is a 38-year-old restaurant cleaner from Cambodia. She is married and lives in Kampong Thom with her husband and their two children. Her husband works in construction, their daughter works as a cleaner, and their son is in Grade 8. In her free time, she enjoys watching the news on her phone and watching movies. On September 6, 2025, Sokchan was struck by a car in a road traffic accident, causing a closed fracture of her left distal femur. She initially received traditional Khmer medicine for about two months, but her leg did not heal properly. Since then, she has experienced severe knee stiffness, significant limping, and shortening of her left leg. She now relies on a crutch to walk and struggles to move normally, making it difficult for her to return to work and carry out her daily activities. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 11th, Sokchan will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help improve the alignment and length of her left leg and restore better movement in her knee. It will make walking easier and help her return to work and perform her daily activities more comfortably. Her family can contribute $75, but needs help raising $525 more to fund her procedure and care. Sokchan said, “I hope the treatment will improve the alignment and length of my left leg, make walking easier, and help me regain better movement so I can return to work and carry out my daily activities more comfortably.”

Crispin is a 65-year-old father of three from the Philippines. He lives with his wife and daughter. He has two other children who already have their own families. Crispin is currently unemployed and depends on his daughter’s modest income, which only covers their daily needs. He explained that he could only undergo surgery if financial assistance were provided. Despite these challenges, Crispin takes care of himself by avoiding heavy lifting and eating healthier foods. Five months ago, Crispin was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. The condition has been causing him pain and difficulty in moving around. Crispin needs to undergo surgery to treat his condition. Fortunately, on May 15th, Crispin will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost of Crispin's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner is raising the remaining $1,038 to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will ease his suffering, and lift the financial burden on his family, giving them a chance to move forward with dignity and hope. Crispin says, "I am deeply grateful to the Almighty and the Foundation for this surgery, which saves me from falling into debt and gives me hope that more people like me will continue to receive help."

Srey is a 65-year-old woman and a retired farmer from Prey Veng, Cambodia. Her husband passed away 20 years ago due to hypertension. She has one daughter, three sons, and five grandchildren. She lives alone, but her daughter, who works as a factory laborer, lives nearby. Srey's favorite hobby is listening to the radio, especially programs about Buddhist teachings and spiritual education. Five years ago, Srey developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Srey learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On June 3rd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Srey can contribute $35, but needs help raising an additional $228 to fund her procedure and care. Srey said, "As I am getting older, I have developed cataracts, which have affected my vision. I hope that after cataract surgery, my eyesight will improve so that I can go out more easily, recognize my relatives clearly, and travel to distant places to attend ceremonies and social events without difficulty."