Sinath is 37 years old man and about a year ago, Sinath had a tumor removed from his right knee. His knee continued to bother him, and he was unable to walk and felt poorly. More recently, Sinath fell off his motorbike and reinjured the same knee, which became more swollen and feels more painful at night. He is not able to walk without support. Doctors conducted a biopsy, which showed he has chondrosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that develops in cartilage cells. Doctors have recommended that the best course of action for him is an amputation above his left knee and then he can begin to have his mobility back and be more independent. Sinath will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo an amputation surgery on February 2nd. Children's Surgical Centre is requesting $446 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Once fully recovered, he will be free of pain and will slowly learn to walk again. Sinath shared, "I hope that my right knee will have no pain nor wound infection after my surgery, and that I will heal quickly."

Him is a 71-year-old clay potter from Cambodia. He has two sons, four daughters, and many grandchildren. He lives with his youngest daughter and his wife who is also a potter. They take their pots to the market to sell to support their family. In his free time, Him likes to listen to monks preaching on the radio. Five months ago, Him developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him sensitivity to light, blurry vision, and sometimes tearing. It is hard for him to make pots or travel to the market. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Him learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for an hour and a half with his wife seeking treatment. On March 3rd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Him shared, "I hope after surgery I can see clearly so I can make more pots, go to the market to sell my products, and support my living well."

Cheun is a 60-year-old woman with two daughters, three sons, and six grandchildren. She lives with her grandchildren and husband, who is a farmer. Cheun stays at home to look after her grandchildren and do all the cooking for her family. Taking care of her grandchildren has become more difficult since three years ago when Cheun developed a cataract in her left eye. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. Doctors at our medical partner CSC will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye to help with her condition. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly and return to her daily activities. Cheun shared, "I hope after my surgery I can be comfortable doing my housework and traveling outside. I want to make delicious food for my family and help my husband plant rice."