Yada is a 12-year-old student from Cambodia. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her friends at school, watch Khmer movies on TV, and listen to music.
Yada has been diagnosed with progressive scoliosis, which means the curvature of her spine is worsening over time. It is difficult for her to breathe and walk.
Yada’s parents learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), from a neighbor. She traveled for three hours with her mother to reach CSC for treatment. On January 19, surgeons will perform a spinal fusion, attaching hardware to the curved part of her backbone to straighten and stabilize the spine. CSC is requesting $450 to fund the treatment for Yada. After surgery, she will feel more comfortable.

