Bora is a rice farmer from Kampot province, known for its famous Kampot pepper. She has three sons, one daughter, and two grandchildren. Currently, she lives with her husband who is also a rice farmer. In her free time, she likes to grow vegetables around her home to supplement the family diet and sell them at the market. About one year ago, Bora developed chronic tearing in her eyes. It is difficult for her to see well, and her vision has become blurry. She is unable to perform daily activities due to her vision and feels poorly. Fortunately, doctors from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. Her nasal passageways are not properly draining tear liquid from her eyes, and she has also developed polyps - non-cancerous growths in the lining of the nasal passage. This tear duct build-up can lead to infection. Bora has been diagnosed with bilateral lacrimal sac obstruction and needs a polypectomy and dacryocystorhinostomy, which will be performed on January 19th. She now needs help to pay for the $397 procedure, which will include the surgery, hospitalization, and her medications. Bora shared: "I hope after surgery my both eyes will stop tearing, and I will able to easily to do all my work and see everything better than before."

Sreang is a widowed, 69-year-old retired rice farmer. She is from Kandal province, and has two sons, two daughters, and twelve grandchildren. Sreang's husband passed away forty years ago and since then, she has worked hard to look after her family as a single mom. Currently, she lives with her youngest daughter, who sells vegetables in front of her home. In 2002, Sreang developed a pterygium in her left eye, which causes her blurry vision, itchiness, and tearing. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage, and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. Sreang's visual impairments make it difficult for her to go about her life safely and independently. Sreang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, and sought their help. Thanks to CSC, on January 5th, Sreang will undergo a surgical procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the surface of her cornea, to be replaced with a conjunctival graft to prevent a recurrence. The total cost of her procedure - including medications, supplies and inpatient care - is $225, and Sreang is looking to you to help cover these costs. Sreang said: "I hope I will see again, and my eye will feel better."

Patrick, who is 26 years old, is the fourth of five children in his family, all of whom are subsistence farmers in Uganda. Patrick is a first-year student at Gables Technical where he is pursuing a certificate in plumbing. Following his father's death from cancer in 2020, Patrick was left to care for his mother, who is also a farmer. For two years, Patrick has lived with a left inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him pain when he walks, lifts heavy items, or when he stands for long periods of time. His friend referred him to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. Now, Patrick is scheduled for hernia repair surgery on February 14th at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale. Patrick appeals for your help to finance the $230 procedure, which will enable him to live more comfortably and confidently. Patrick says: “I hope to fully recover after the planned surgery and with your support."