Sruon is a 62-year-old fried banana seller from Cambodia. She is married and has three sons, three daughters, and five grandchildren. Sruon lives with her husband and their youngest daughter, who is still in school. In her free time, Sruon likes to listen to the news on the radio. Two years ago, Sruon developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Sruon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 16th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help raising $253 to fund her procedure and care. Sruon shared, "I hope I can go outside easily and recognize things well after surgery."

Chhin is a 63-year-old retired rice farmer, living with his wife and daughter in Cambodia. Altogether, Chhin and his wife have one son, one daughter, and seven grandchildren. His daughter has taken over running the farm and Chhin enjoys visiting with his grandchildren. Three years ago, Chhin developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurry vision. Because Chhin's vision is compromised, he is reluctant to go out on his own. Chhin sought help from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. As a result, he is now scheduled to have the cataract removed, and to have an intraocular lens implanted in his eye on December 5th, at Kien Khleang Rehabilitation Centre. Chhin needs your help to fund this $253 procedure, which will enable him to see clearly, once again. Chhin shared: "I hope after surgery I can see well. I want to help my daughter with the work at the rice field, and go outside by myself without being afraid I will fall."

Son is a 76-year-old grandmother. She is a retired rice farmer with one son, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Her husband passed away a long time ago, and now Son lives with her daughter who is a garment worker in a local factory. At home, she does housework and likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Son developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her photophobia, blurry vision, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Son learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 21st, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Son said: "I hope after surgery I will see well and can join again for ceremonies at my village's pagoda."