Chhoun is a lively and resourceful five-year-old Cambodian boy who loves to play soccer. When Chhoun was five years old, he fell from a tree and injured his arm. Now, eight years after the accident, Chhoun’s elbow faces inward, making every day activities painful and arduous.
Choun’s favorite subject in school is literature; unfortunately, due to his condition, he now writes with his left hand, even though he is right-handed. He says he feels embarrassed about his arm.
Doctors have recommended that Chhoun have an osteotomy (surgical bone realignment) to repair his elbow. Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) is seeking $300 to cover the cost of Chhoun’s treatment, which will provide increased mobility and start Chhoun on a path toward a happy and healthy life!