Chanthorn is a 21-year-old mango farmer from Cambodia. He lives with his mother and older brother in the village where he grew up. He has four other siblings, and they live in nearby villages with their families. One year ago, while Chanthorn was lifting a crate of mangoes, he suddenly experienced a sharp pain in his back. The pain persisted and he noticed a curvature in his spine. He experiences chronic daily pain due to his injury. Chanthorn's injury has prevented him from working on the farm. He also used to enjoy playing soccer every evening with his friends in the village, but is unable to due to his injury. Chanthorn traveled five and a half hours to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, for a diagnosis and treatment. On March 20th, our surgeons will perform surgery to align his spine using implants. This procedure will ease his pain and allow him to return to work. Our medical partners are requesting $1,500 to fund his procedure. The costs will cover surgery and in-patient care, including physiotherapy. Chanthorn's mother said, "I hope my son will feel healthy again and be able to return to work on the farm."

Khemarin is a 32-year-old tuk-tuk taxi driver from Cambodia. He lives with his wife, two children, sister, and his parents. Khemarin's wife manages the household and helps his mother sell groceries out of their home, while his father is retired. During his free time, Khemarin likes to play soccer and cultivate vegetables in his backyard. In March 2024, Khemarin's tricycle collided with a car. His tuk-tuk was badly damaged and he dislocated his left elbow when he fell on the concrete. He could not afford the cost of a local clinic and sought the help of a Khmer traditional healer. However, in the past month, his elbow has become more deformed. Khemarin cannot flex his arm due to the constant pain. He has impaired movement and tingling in his left fifth finger, which may be an indication of nerve damage. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 7th, Khemarin will undergo a fracture repair procedure for his dislocated elbow, return the sensation to his finger, and improve his range of motion. Khemarin and his family are able to contribute $87.50 but need your help to raise $396 more to fund the procedure. Khemarin said, "I want my arm to get better quickly so I can drive my tuk-tuk soon and support my family.:

Theam is a 52-year-old mother of two from Cambodia. She lives in Kandal province with her husband, who works in construction, and her two daughters, one of whom is married, and the other who is at school in Grade 11. Theam sells noodles near the local market and also raises chickens so she can sell eggs at the markets. Eleven years ago, Theam was in a motorbike accident and lost consciousness. Since that time, she has suffered from ear infections from a perforated ear drum, and she has regular discharge from her left ear. As a result, Theam experiences ear pain, ringing in the ears, and headaches, including chronic drainage from her ear. It is difficult for her to sleep, and her hearing suffers. Theam traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On February 15th, she will undergo a procedure to repair the hole in her left ear. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $487 to fund this procedure which will cover medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Theam's husband said: "We really hope for this treatment so Theam will have a healthy ear, stop ear discharge or infection, and can improve hearing as well."