Natasha is a jovial six-year-old only child living in Kenya. She is a grade 2 student and has several hobbies, including singing, praying, and cooking. Natasha was a healthy child at birth. However, when she turned three, her grandmother noticed that she had an unusual gait when she walked. She hoped that the condition would simply correct itself. Unfortunately, Natasha's situation has deteriorated, greatly affecting her mobility. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is seeking $1,224 to fund open reduction femur shortening osteotomy surgery, which is scheduled for April 18th, at AIC Cure International Hospital. This treatment will greatly improve Natasha's mobility and allow her to play with other children and continue with her education. “I will be grateful to see my grandchild walking normally like other children with your support,” Natasha’s grandmother told us.

Huot is a 40-year-old father from Prey Veng province in Cambodia. He has one daughter and they live together in a rural area near the Vietnamese border. He earns a small living by collecting cans and bottles and selling them to the recycling center. In his free time, he likes to listen to the radio and watch the news. About two years ago, Huot developed a cataract in his right eye. The cataract has caused some tearing and prevents him from seeing out of his right eye. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces. Due to his poor eyesight, he is unable to go places without assistance as he is at risk of falling. When Huot learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), in Cambodia, he traveled for over three hours to seek treatment. Fortunately, doctors at CSC were able to quickly diagnose Huot's cataracts and on April 26th, surgeons will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in Huot's right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to help fund this procedure. Huot shared, "I hope that I can see after surgery and do more work."

Sokhoeun is a 74-year-old woman from Cambodia. She has one son, three daughters, and seventeen grandchildren. Her husband passed away twenty years ago, and Sokhoeun lives alone near her second daughter. She loves to cook for her children and grandchildren when they visit! Sokhoeun works as a tailor and enjoys listening to the monks pray and visiting the local pagoda at the end of her workday. A year ago, Sokhoeun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her to experience itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She also feels isolated because she cannot go outside by herself. Sokhoeun has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. When Sokhoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On April 24th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. Sokhoeun contributed $100 to her care. Sokhoeun shared: "After surgery, I hope my eye can see well so I can tailor clothes for sale again to earn money."