Ly is a 76-year-old mat seller. He is a widower and has two sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. He lives with his second daughter who is a mat weaver. Previously, he sold his daughter's mats by bicycle throughout the community but is not able to do this anymore. At home, he likes to listen to the news and the monks pray on the radio. Five years ago, Ly developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Ly learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 15th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Ly shared, "I hope my eye can see clearly, I can help my daughter weave mats, sell them, and go to the pagoda again."

Socheat is a 29-year-old call center worker who lives in the capital city of Cambodia with his wife. He works for a mobile phone service company, while his wife works in a clothing factory. They do not yet have children, but would like to start a family soon. When he is not working, Socheat likes to play volleyball, read books, and hang out with his friends at restaurants. In June 2021, Socheat fell and fractured his left forearm. After the accident, he visited a traditional Khmer healer for treatment, but unfortunately his condition worsened. His arm has become swollen, painful and it is difficult for him to use it. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 30th, Socheat will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. The procedure will help him regain use of his arm and hand. Socheat shared, "I hope that I can heal quickly and be back at my job as soon as possible."

Phat is a 55-year-old woman who is a rice farmer along with her husband. Together they have one son. These days Phat cannot go to the rice field because her vision is too poor. Instead, she stays home and enjoys listening to the news and Khmer shows, and hearing the monks pray on the radio. Three years ago, Phat developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her burning, photophobia, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Phat learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for two hours with her husband seeking treatment. On June 16th, the doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, Phat will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Phat shares, "I hope my eye irritation can finally stop and I can see clearly so I can return to farming and getting around more easily on my own."