Nath is a 21-year-old with three brothers and one sister. Nath's father works as a tuk-tuk taxi driver, and his mother sells traditional Khmer noodles. Nath works in a water purification factory and enjoys playing games, watching TV, and reading books in his free time. In February, Nath was in a motor vehicle accident that caused his right hip to dislocate, and he also suffered trauma to his left shoulder and neck. His family took him to a clinic for treatment following the accident. While his hip has healed, Nath is still unable to move his left shoulder and arm. Upon review, Nath was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. Currently, Nath cannot lift his left arm, which means he cannot work. Fortunately, Nath traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment, as this is the only center in the country where the treatment he needs is available. On June 9th, Nath will undergo brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his arm again. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is requesting $709 to fund this procedure. Nath says, "I hope my arm heals and I can use it again so I can regain strength and return to work."

Francis is an elderly man from Uganda. He is a father of seven children, all of whom have left home and started their own families. He and his wife farm together on their small piece of land. When they have an increase in harvests, they sell off the surplus to meet additional family costs. For the past four years, Francis has dealt with a bilateral inguinal hernia. This hernia causes him to experience pain, especially when walking around. On the day of review at the hospital, he travelled for 18KM on a motorcycle taxi to our medical partner's care center, Nyakibale Karoli Lwanga Hospital (NKLH). Despite having a mechanical problem and it raining heavily that day, Francis knew he could not turn back home since the pain he has been experiencing is severe. Fortunately, he made it safely to the hospital and is now scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery on August 9th at NKLH. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $230 to fund Francis's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Francis says, “I ask for your kind support to pay for my surgery and help me regain my good health."

Sareth is a 66-year-old agricultural caretaker. He is married and has one daughter, three sons, and six grandchildren. All of Sareth's children are farmers. In his free time, Sareth likes to listen to monks pray on the radio. Two years ago, Sareth developed a non-cancerous growth in his right eye, which causes itchiness, irritation and tearing. This growth is a result of sun damage and has made Sareth's vision worsen significantly. Sareth traveled to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, to seek treatment. He will need surgery to remove the growth from his eye, and for the placement of a graft to prevent a recurrence. The procedure is scheduled to take place on May 16th at our medical partner Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. Our medical partner is seeking $225 to cover the cost of the procedure, medications, supplies, and two days of inpatient care. Sareth says: "I don’t want to worry about my eye anymore. I hope after surgery my eye feels comfortable and the irritation and tearing stops."