Jolly is a 66-year-old mother with three grown children. She lost her husband when she was still very young and was the breadwinner for her family. She has worked as a farmer growing millet, maize, and cassava to support her family. For six months, Jolly has been experiencing lower abdominal pain and bleeding. When the symptoms became persistent, she visited the hospital at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), and was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Doctors recommended that Jolly undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons remove her uterus. Jolly is concerned that without treatment, she would be at risk of further complications, as cancer could metastasize resulting in premature death. Fortunately, on September 9th, Jolly will undergo gynecological surgery at AMH's care center. Once she recovers, Jolly will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. AMH is requesting $219 to fund her surgery. Jolly shared, "I am afraid of the implication of this condition and what it would do to my health. I don't have money to pay, and I appeal for your help."

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."

Sroeun is a 71-year-old woman with one daughter and three grandchildren. Sadly, her husband died during the Khmer Rouge regime many years ago. Sroeun lives with her daughter, who works as a farmer, and with her grandchildren. In her free time, Sroeun likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. Five years ago, Sroeun developed a pterygium in her right eye causing her irritation, tearing, and burning in the eye. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Sroeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On October 11th, Sroeun will undergo a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. Now, she needs help raising $216 to cover the cost of her procedure, medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. Sroeun shared, "I hope after surgery my eye irritation and tearing stops. When I am better, I can help my daughter take care of my grandchildren and help her cook."