Tharith is a 38-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who is a construction worker, and their three children. At home, he likes to watch the news and chat with his neighbors. Tharith has had ear issues since he was a child. Over time, he has lost hearing in both ears, making it difficult for him to communicate with others. Recently, he experienced an ear infection that caused the eardrum in his left ear to perforate. This has led to increased pain as well as tinnitus, sometimes affecting Tharith's ability to work on the farm. Tharith traveled to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, to receive treatment. On March 14th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. CSC is requesting $487 to fund the procedure, medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Tharith said, "I hope my ear will get better, my hearing will improve. I am afraid this illness might give me brain problems."

They lives with his wife and oldest daughter in a rural village in Cambodia. His daughter works in a nearby factory, while his wife cares for their grandson at home. They enjoys going to the pagoda, spending time with his grandson, and listening to the radio. Two months ago, he started to experience discomfort in his right big toe. The wound spread, developing necrotic tissue. They has been seeking care through a traditional healer in his village, but the wound is progressing quickly and becoming more painful. When They learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for two hours to seek treatment. On March 15th, surgeons at CSC will perform a mid-tarsal foot amputation to remove the unhealthy tissue and relieve They of his pain. Now, CSC is requesting $479 to fund this procedure. They said that after surgery, he hopes that he will be pain-free.

Amirors is a nine-year-old student in grade one. She lives with her parents and four siblings in Cambodia, where her parents catch and sell fish at a community market. Ever since she was a baby, Amirors has had a mass on her right ring finger. It has continued to grow over time and it now causes her pain when she tries to grab objects or hold a pencil in school. Her mother is concerned by the growth of the mass. With help from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, Amirors will now receive treatment. On May 4th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will remove the mass. Amirors and her family need your help to raise $273 to fund this procedure. Amirors' mother said: "I am worried about this bump on Amirors' finger, and I hope that after surgery, it will not come back."