Phors is a 28-year-old man from Cambodia. He lives with his parents, who are rice farmers, and is the middle child of three siblings. His older sister works in a garment factory, while his younger brother is a rice farmer. He enjoys listening to music in his free time. On May 18, 2023, Phors was involved in a car-motorcycle accident that caused a fracture-dislocation of his T12-L1 spine, leaving him paralyzed in both legs. Doctors performed spinal fixation and fusion surgery, and he remained in the hospital for about one month before returning home. Shortly after his discharge, he developed severe pressure sores around his sacrum, buttocks, and both lower legs. His paralysis has left him unable to walk or move his legs. He also has difficulty controlling his bladder and bowel movements. The pressure sores have required several procedures and ongoing wound care, making his daily life very challenging and affecting his independence. Phors was referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), for further treatment. Doctors noted that he is also experiencing wound separation following his previous left hip disarticulation, which required further wound cleaning and secondary suturing. His doctors recommend an amputation of his right hip to prevent symptoms from getting worse. He will undergo an amputation on November 9th, and he needs help raising $588 to fund his procedure and care. Phors said, “I hope this surgery will help my wounds heal and make me more comfortable. After living with these difficulties for so long, I want to avoid further complications and have a better quality of life. I hope to recover well and make the most of each day.”

Mary is a mother of four from Malawi. Originally from Blantyre, she moved to Lilongwe in search of employment and was fortunate to secure work as a housemaid and nanny. For three months, Mary has been experiencing persistent abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. She was brought to Partners in Hope (PIH) by her employer, where she was managed for anemia and reviewed by a gynecologist. She has been diagnosed with uterine fibroids and surgery is recommended. Mary remains hopeful that the surgery will restore her health, enable her to return to work with renewed strength and concentration, and allow her to continue supporting her children and family back home. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1363 to fund Mary's surgery. On October 2nd, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center. Once recovered, Mary will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. "Your support will make me happy again and help me concentrate on my job again," she shared.

Veha is a 24-year-old internet technician from Cambodia. He lives in Prey Veng Province with his parents and his younger brother, who is in Grade 9. His father works as a construction worker, and his mother is a rice farmer. In his free time, he enjoys helping his parents in the rice fields. In May 2025, Veha sustained a high-voltage electrical burn while repairing internet cables. An electrical flash from a power line caused severe injuries, leaving him with a wound on the left side of his scalp (left temporal region). Despite previous treatment, the scalp wound has not healed properly and has left the skull bone exposed. He also experiences poor balance when standing and walking, making it difficult to work and carry out everyday activities. When Veha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On July 2nd, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to to remove damaged and unhealthy tissue from the scalp wound. This procedure helps clean the wound, reduce the risk of infection, promote healing, and prepare the area for future reconstructive surgery. Veha and his family are able to contribute towards the cost of his treatment, but need help raising $355 more to fund the procedure. His father said, “As his father, I hope this surgery will help his wound heal completely, so he can regain his strength and return to a normal life. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity.”