Chhun Leap is an active 13-year-old boy in grade 6. He’s an only child, his mother is a Khmer teacher and his father is a truck driver. When he isn’t studying, he likes to play football with his friends, and read books.
Since he was young, he has often felt poorly. He doesn’t eat sufficiently because it hurts him to eat, Chhun Leap has been experiencing a frequent cough, sore throat, fever, and difficulty swallowing. This frequent illness causes him to miss school and not eat well. Chhun Leap was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $241 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Chhun Leap, which is scheduled to take place on November 25th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Chhun Leap of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably.
“I hope my throat will feel better, and I can go to school and play with my friends again,” he shared.