Mai is eight years old and in the first grade. He has two brothers and one sister. He likes to play around his home with his cousins and watch animated films on TV.
In September of 2013, a two-wheel tractor ran over Mai’s right foot. He went to a hospital in Phnom Penh for treatment, but his symptoms did not improve. It became difficult for Mai to walk, and he was in pain.
Over time, Mai’s foot enlarged due to hyperplasia, which means the reproduction rate of the cells in his foot increased. The foot also became deformed, making him unable to walk comfortably. Mai was embarrassed by his foot, so he did not want to go to school.
Mai’s parents brought him to visit our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Unfortunately, his foot was beyond repair. On December 23, surgeons at CSC amputated Mai’s foot to allow him to feel comfortable again. CSC is requesting $446 to fund this procedure.