Koem Hen is a 57-year-old farmer. She's divorced and has one daughter, one son, and four grandchildren. She lives with her daughter, who works as a garment worker. When she is not helping to care for her grandchildren, she enjoys listening to and watching movies on television. Three years ago, Koem Hen developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Koem Hen learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 6th, 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. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Koem Hen shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better. I can go outside easily, and I will be able to return to the farm and recognize faces of the people I see."

Sopheap is a 50-year-old father of three. He is a tuk-tuk driver and his wife is a tailor in a local market. His children are all married and live away from home. Sopheap hopes that he will be a grandfather soon. When he has free time, Sopheap likes to play chess with his friends and help his wife with housework. For many years, Sopheap has been experiencing difficulty swallowing and a frequent sore throat. He does not sleep well at night and always feels tired. He often loses his appetite because it is painful to eat. Sopheap 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 Sopheap, which is scheduled to take place on January 5th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Sopheap of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. Sopheap said, "I hope after surgery, I will be able to breathe better and sleep at night. It is hard for me to work at night when I am very tired and don't feel good."

Afifi is a 25-year-old electrician. He lives at home with his parents and is the oldest child in his family. He has one younger brother, and two younger sisters. His parents work as rice farmers. In his spare time, he likes to play football and listen to popular songs on his phone. Three weeks ago, Afifi had a traumatic eye injury at work when a piece of metal flew into his eye. The retina of Afifi's left eye detached, causing him pain, and blurry vision. Surgeons suspect a globe tumor and/or a retinal detachment. When Afifi learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On December 13th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $648 procedure. Afifi shared, "I am worried I will lose my eye, and won't be able to work. I hope that I will be able to see again, and no longer have pain."