Meet Chan Vireak, a 33-year-old seller who lives with his wife and son in Cambodia. In his free time, he likes to drink coffee, watch TV, and listen to music.
Back in December, Chan Vireak fractured his left clavicle in a motor vehicle accident. He went to a hospital in Phnom Penh for an open reduction internal fixation procedure, during which doctors surgically repositioned his broken clavicle and used a pin to keep the bones in place while they healed. Unfortunately, Chan Vireak still has mild pain and discomfort. He needs to have the pin in his shoulder removed so that he can fully recover.
Chan Vireak heard about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), from his friend. He traveled for three hours with his mother to reach CSC for treatment. On March 24, surgeons will remove the pin from Chan Vireak’s clavicle. This procedure will cost $143 and will allow him to feel comfortable again.