Sreynuch is a 18-year-old factory worker from Cambodia. She lives with her parents and five siblings on their farm. She is the youngest of her siblings, and while the whole family helps with the farm, each sibling also has other work. Sreynuch has finished school, but in her free time she loves to meet up with all her school friends and play sports together, or share music with each other. In February 2018, Sreynuch was in a motor vehicle accident that caused a severe fracture in her left leg. She and her family traveled across the border to a hospital in Vietnam so she could receive treatment, where doctors fixated screws to repair her fracture. Now, the bone has healed, but the hardware must be removed as it still causes pain and can lead to serious infection. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On December 11th, Sreynuch will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $230. This procedure will allow her to heal completely and walk easily without any pain. Sreynuch shared, "I hope I can heal quickly from this surgery so I can work again, since it has been difficult to work the past year when my leg still bothers me."

Vannak is a 55-year-old mother of seven from Cambodia. She has three daughters, four sons, and now eight grandchildren. Vannak is a Khmer traditional medicine seller. She lives with her husband who is a retired policeman. Vannak likes to visit the pagoda on holy days and listen to the monks preaching on the radio. One year ago, Vannak developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Vannak learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours with her sister seeking treatment. On December 23rd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Vannak said, "I hope after surgery I can see well so I can go back to selling medicine again and drive by myself well."

Von is a 62-year-old retired teacher from Cambodia. She has a son, six daughters, and many grandchildren. All of her children are farmers. She lives with her husband who is a farmer and Khmer traditional musician. Sometimes she goes to school to help to teach the primary students. Two years ago, Von developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia, itchiness, tearing, and blurred vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Von learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On January 14th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. "I hope after surgery my vision will improve. I want to be able to take care of my grandchildren, plant vegetables, and go to the pagoda," she shared.