Hai lives in Kandal province in southern Cambodia. He is married and has a son who is one year old. Hai's wife was a factory worker, but she stopped when their child was born. Hai enjoys playing football and listening to music in his free time. Hai was involved in a motor accident in October 2020 and experienced trauma to his back and lower limbs. After the accident, Hai went to a government hospital where he received X-rays and medications and was then sent home. Hai still feels poorly, continues to feel pain in his back, and has difficulty walking. He remains in a wheelchair and cannot work. Surgeons plan to use posterior instrumentation to stabilize his spine. A posterior instrumented fusion involves the placement of screws and rods in the spine. This procedure will provide realignment and stabilization of the spine allowing fusion to occur. Hai is seeking $1,500 to fund his surgery, as he is unable to pay for this treatment on his own. Hai shared, "I hope that I will walk again and can get my job back to support my family."

Sor is a 67-year-old farmer. She is married and lives with her husband and their eldest daughter, who is a garment worker. Sor has two sons, three daughters, and nine grandchildren. She enjoys listening to monks pray on the radio. Three years ago, Sor developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia, blurry vision, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sor learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours and a half seeking treatment. On June 24th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery for her to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Sor is excited for her recovery, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly so I can recognize people, go outside, do housework, cook, and plant some crops around my house."

Sophat is a 28-year-old mechanic. His father passed away when he was young, so he lives with his mother and takes care of her. In addition to working as a mechanic, he also grows vegetables to sell. When he is not working, he likes to ride motorbikes, play sports, and watch the news on television. When he was 14 years old, Sophat had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his left ear to perforate. Now, Sophat experiences pain, hearing loss, and discharge from the ear. He has difficulty working, taking care of his mother, and communicating with others. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Sophat finally receive treatment. He traveled to CSC and, on August 23rd, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During the procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Now, CSC is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This will cover the cost of the medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Sophat shared, "I hope after surgery my ear will become healthy, and I can hear well and feel no pain. I will be able to work more and feel good when I make more money to support my living and my mom."