March 7, 2023
Puttra, who is 17 years old, lives in Kampong Speu, a province just outside of the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. His parents are pig and cow farmers, and he has three younger sisters. In his free time, Puttra plays soccer with his friends and feeds the cows near his house. In the future, Puttra would like to be a teacher of Cambodian studies.
Puttra has nasal polyps in each nostril that result in discharge, poor sleep, and pain, including frequent headaches. He has been using medications that his mother regularly purchases at a pharmacy to manage these symptoms, but his condition has not improved.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is here to help. On March 8th, Puttra will undergo a bilateral polypectomy at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which should permanently alleviate all of his unpleasant symptoms. Puttra and his family need your help to raise $388 to fund the surgery.
Puttra hopes that after surgery, this problem will be gone, and he can focus on school.
Puttra, who is 17 years old, lives in Kampong Speu, a province just outside of the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. His parents are pig...
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October 9, 2023
Puttra underwent nasal surgery and can finally breathe easily.
Puttra and his family traveled two and a half hours for treatment and were delighted that his chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps were treated successfully at our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre. He hopes to return to his normal activity wtihin a month, which includes attending school, hanging out with his friends, and helping on the farm at home. Puttra is excited to breathe well again!
Puttra’s parents shared: “we are happy for the success of the surgery for our son. He can return to school and help us out on the farm. We will not have to pay for medicines anymore that did not help him to feel well. The hospital and staff made him comfortable for his treatment, thank you.”
Puttra and his family traveled two and a half hours for treatment and were delighted that his chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps were treate...
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