Yen is a 65-year-old widowed rice farmer. She has two sons and six grandchildren. She shared that her husband passed away many years ago, so she lives with her youngest son. Yen no longer works in the rice field and instead enjoys playing with her grandchildren and listening to monks on her radio. Two years ago, Yen developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. As a result, she is unable to go places on her own. When Yen learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and half hours seeking treatment. On January 18th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Yen shared, "After surgery, I hope I will see well. I want to be able to go to the pagoda and take care of my grandchildren well."

Theany is a 31-year-old farmer with four siblings, including one brother and three sisters. She lives with her mother, while her father sadly passed away many years ago. In her free time, she enjoys watching television, reading books, and cooking. Three years ago, Theany developed a mass on her face. Six months ago, she had a biopsy at a local hospital and was diagnosed with an ameloblastoma, or a rare benign tumor in the jawbone that often grows aggressively. She experiences swelling and pain, it is difficult for her to eat or drink, and her self-esteem has fallen dramatically. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Theany to receive treatment. She traveled to CSC's care center where, on December 3rd, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Theany needs help raising $231 to fund her procedure and care. Theany shared that she hopes after surgery her face will look normal, and she will have no pain.

Kheng is a 69-year-old widow and a retired farmer. She has one son and three daughters, and lives with her youngest daughter. Sadly, her husband died several years ago and she took over the work of the farm, which has been difficult. She enjoys taking care of her grandchildren and visiting the local pagoda to pray with the monks. In January 2019, Kheng was in a motorbike accident where she fractured her left femur and lost consciousness for several days. At the time, she visited a Khmer traditional healer, and eventually, she had a pin placed in her femur to aid in healing, but she continues to experience pain and cannot walk. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On January 11th, Kheng will undergo a fracture repair procedure where she will have a bone graft and a pin replacement. The procedure should alleviate her pain and allow her to walk again. Now, she needs help raising $465 to fund her procedure and care. Kheng shared, "I am thankful I will be able to have this procedure so I can walk again and help my family."