Lina is a 23-year-old student from Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. While his five siblings have all left home, Lina continues to live with his parents while he studies to become an electrician. His parents are rice farmers. In September 2022, Lina was in a motor vehicle accident, and sustained a fractured right leg. Since the accident, he has been unable to walk without crutches, and lives in chronic pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 7th, Lina will undergo a fracture repair procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will enable him to regain his ability to walk easily, without pain. Now he needs your help to raise $483 to fund this procedure. Lina shared: "I hope my leg can be fixed so it is easier for me to go to school and find a job when I am finished."

Ruon is a 63-year-old retired rice farmer from Cambodia. He has been married for 40 years and lives with his wife in a rural area of Kampong Thom Province. Ruon enjoys walking to the pagoda and visiting a local market near his village. Two years ago, Ruon developed a cataract in his right eye, causing itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. Ruon said that he feels saddened by his loss of independence When Ruon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 12th, Ruon will undergo cataract surgery at CSC's care center. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Ruon shared, "I hope that after the surgery, I will regain my independence and confidence. I will be able to go out easily, recognize faces and objects, and grow some vegetables around my home."

Nit is a 58-year-old construction worker from Phnom Penh. He has one daughter, four sons, and eight grandchildren. All of his children are also construction workers, and Nit's wife looks after the grandchildren. About six months ago, Nit developed a cataract in his left eye, causing itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. As a result of his impaired vision, Nit has been unable to work and is worried about supporting his family. He experiences difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is nervous about falling when walking. He is currently unable to go places on his own. When Nit learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On June 1st, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye to repair his vision. After recovery, Nit will be able to see clearly again. Now, Nit needs your help to fund his $253 procedure. He shared, "I hope I can go back to work and support my family."