November 9, 2021
Vanny is a 5-year-old girl in the first grade. She lives with her parents in Svay Rieng Province in Cambodia. Her father is a taxi driver and her mother is a garment factory worker. Vanny is an only child. Outside of school, she likes to play with her friends and draw.
One year ago, Vanny developed an entropion of the eyelids. This means that her eyelids turn inward, causing her eyelashes to scrape the surface of her eyes. It is difficult for her to open her eyes, and the condition causing tearing and irritation.
Vanny’s family traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On November 9th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), will perform a corrective procedure to repair her eyelids. Now, their family needs help to raise $225 to fund this procedure.
Vanny’s mother said, “I am so glad my child can get this surgery and go back to school with peace and comfort.”
Vanny is a 5-year-old girl in the first grade. She lives with her parents in Svay Rieng Province in Cambodia. Her father is a taxi driver an...
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December 23, 2021
Vanny underwent corrective surgery so she can see clearly and get back to school.
Vanny and her parents traveled four hours for her surgery at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. Her surgery went well and should permanently correct her eye condition and relieve any symptoms. Vanny will rest for a few days and apply daily antibiotic drops to continue her healing. Her family is excited that she can also return to school and study hard for a bright future.
Vanny’s mother shared, “I feel very happy that my daughter’s eyes can see everything clear so she can go to school and feel good about how her eye looks. I am relieved to no longer worry about damage to her eye. Thank you to everyone who took care of Vanny.”
Vanny and her parents traveled four hours for her surgery at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. Her surgery went well and shou...
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