Samnang is a 3-year-old toddler from Cambodia. He lives with his parents in Kandal province, where his mom, dad, and grandparents all work as rice farmers. Samnang's favorite things are playing hide-and-seek with his friends and eating fish noodle soup. Samnang was born with a small mass on the front of his head. The mass has been diagnosed as a lipoma - a benign soft, fatty lump that grows under the skin. His parents took him for a consultation one year ago, and the doctors suggested waiting one year to monitor the mass's growth. In the last six months, the mass has grown in size, and his family is worried it will continue to grow. Samnang traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On August 9th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Samnang's family needs help to raise $273 to fund this procedure. They contributed $75 to his care. His grandmother said, "I hope my grandson can be happy and healthy, and we don't have to worry about him anymore."

Va is an elderly rice farmer from Prey Veng province. He is married, and has four sons and eight grandchildren. He and his wife are retired from their farm, and their living is supported by their sons. Three of their sons are construction workers nearby, but one son is working in construction in Japan. In his free time, he likes listening to Buddhist prayers on the radio and taking walks with his wife. About one year ago, Va developed a cataract in his left eye. He is unable to continue any work in the rice fields due to increased irritation from the sun, and has even more difficulty with simple tasks around the house. When Va learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 17th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. He shared: "I hope after surgery I can see clearly and feel happy to recognize my family. I want to take care of my grandchildren and myself well."

Oeng is a 73-year-old grandfather and retired fisherman from Pursat province, Cambodia. He is married and has one son, four daughters, and two grandchildren. He and his wife live with his oldest son, a fish seller at a local market. At home, he likes to listen to the news on his phone and play with his grandchildren. About four years ago, Oeng developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He finds it difficult to take walks outside so often stays alone in the house. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Oeng learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for 6.5 hours seeking treatment. On August 8th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Oeng is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of the surgery and is asking for help to raise the remaining $253 to fully fund the procedure. Oeng shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better. I want to grow some vegetables around my house for our meals and take walks outside again with my wife."