At 15, Linda is a student from Cambodia who enjoys reading books, doing homework, and studying English. She lives with her parents, who are rice farmers, and her two sisters. Her older sister works as a grocery seller, while her younger sister is in Grade 7. On January 1, 2026, Linda accidentally fell in the bathroom and fractured the neck of her left femur. She underwent surgery to fix the fracture with screws. Unfortunately, the bone did not heal properly, leaving her with a nonunion fracture. Since the accident, Linda has continued to experience pain in her left hip, especially when walking or moving her leg. She relies on crutches for support, and the pain has prevented her from attending school. As a result, her education has been interrupted, and she has missed out on many of the activities she used to enjoy. Linda's family heard about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, and sought treatment. Following an assessment, the medical team recommended a left total hip replacement, which Linda is scheduled to undergo on November 4th. She needs $1,500 to help cover the cost of her surgery and post-operative care. The operation aims to relieve her hip pain and improve her mobility, giving her hope of walking more comfortably and returning to school. Linda's mother said, “I’m happy that my daughter has received the surgery she needed. I hope she will recover well, walk without pain, and return to school. I want her to enjoy her life like other children and continue her education.”

Sathya is six years old and a first-grade student from Cambodia. He lives with his parents, who are rice farmers, and his older brother, who is in Grade 4. He enjoys reading and writing Khmer at school and playing with toy cars in his free time. His favorite foods are sour fish soup and oranges. For the past year, Sathya has been experiencing a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and occasional snoring at night. These symptoms may affect his comfort during daily activities and make it harder for him to enjoy school and play. Sathya was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $345 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Sathya, which is scheduled to take place on October 20th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Sathya of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. Sathya's father said, “I hope my son will have fewer throat problems after surgery so he can swallow and sleep more comfortably. I want him to enjoy school, play with his toy cars, and keep following his dream of becoming a teacher.”

No is a 62-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married and has four daughters, one son, and six grandchildren. His wife stays home to care for their household while No is farming. When he has free time, he enjoys watching the news on his phone. About two years ago, No developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him to experience itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. No has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places on his own. When No learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 22nd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, No will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $263 to fund his procedure. No shared: "I hope, after surgery, my eye can see better so I can go back to growing rice and plant some vegetables around my home."