Pheap is a 41-year-old monk from Cambodia. Pheap's mother and father passed away when he was a young boy. After their passing, Pheap went to live in a local monastery and has now been a monk for many years. He engages in various religious activities, including meditation and chanting. In his free time, he enjoys studying Buddhist texts and performing daily rituals that align with his faith. In 2020, Pheap was in a motorbike accident and fractured his left femur. At a government hospital, he had surgery to repair the fracture. During the surgery, a rod was inserted into the top of his femur and guided down through the fracture site. The fracture has since healed, but the placement of the rod is now causing Pheap chronic pain. As a result, Pheap wants to remove the hardware. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On April 28th, Pheap will undergo a hardware removal procedure. This procedure will remove the nagging ache he still has in his leg, allowing him to move about without pain. CSC is requesting $304 to fund the procedure. Pheap shared, "I hope the hardware will be easily removed and I will heal quickly."

Samson is a widower and father of a 9-year-old child. He works as a laborer at a garage washing cars to support himself and his child. A few years ago, Samson started experiencing epigastric pain and discomfort, and could not keep down his food. He has sought treatment at other hospitals before, but to no avail. A few weeks ago, Samson's condition worsened and his brother helped him seek care with our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. Doctors there conducted an endoscopy and found that the cause of Samson's symptoms was gastric obstruction due to pyloric stenosis, a narrowing of the opening from the stomach into the small intestine. If left untreated, Samson will continue to experience pain. His symptoms may also worsen, leading to dehydration, weight loss, and an overall decreased quality of life. Surgeons have recommended a laparotomy to treat Samson's condition. Fortunately, Samson is scheduled for surgery on March 13th with the help of African Mission Healthcare. Samson needs help raising $788 to fund the cost of his procedure. After surgery, not only will Samson's quality of life improve, but he will also be able to care for himself and his child. “I have been unable to care for myself and my child, becoming a burden to my family. The pain is also too much and I am afraid my wife went through the same and died. I plead for support so that I may be treated and get back to my normal life. I am also the only hope of my child,” said Samson.

Khorn is a 65-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married with two sons and one daughter. In addition to farming alongside his wife, Khorn looks after his cows in the field to ensure they have proper food and care. His daughter also supports him and his wife by working in a nearby factory. About fifty years ago, when Khorn was around 15 years old, he suffered a landmine injury from an unexploded ordinance. Since that time, some shrapnel has been stuck in his left shoulder and left thigh, causing him to experience pain and discomfort. Fortunately, Khorn was able to travel to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 31st, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Khorn needs help to raise $273 to fund this procedure. He was also able to contribute $65 to his care. Khorn said, "After surgery, I hope the pain is gone."