Kosem lives with his parents in Ratanakiri province. He is the only child in the family. His mother is a housewife, and his father is retired. In his free time, Kosem enjoys playing soccer with his friends. In May 2023, while Kosem was working in Malaysia as a construction worker, he fell off a roof from a height of four meters. This resulted in a Monteggia chronic fracture of his right arm. A Monteggia fracture involves the ulnar bone in the forearm with dislocation of the radial head at the elbow. Because he could not afford medical attention in Malaysia, Kosem was taken to a traditional healer. For the past year, he has been unable to use his arm or work in construction, experiencing weakness along with pain. Because Kosem's condition is difficult to treat, he was referred to surgical specialists at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. On May 14th, Kosem will undergo an osteotomy on his right ulna bone and will have his radius bone secured using an external frame. This will improve his ability to use his arm in the future. Kosem and his family are able to contribute $50 but need help to raise $419 for the procedure, post-op medications, and physiotherapy costs. Kosem said, "I hope I will be able to use my right arm again so I can return to work soon."

Chreb is a 58-year-old rice farmer from Kompong Cham province. She is married and has one daughter, two sons and seven grandchildren. She lives with her husband, a rice farmer, and her youngest daughter, who works in a garment factory. At home, she likes to watch Cambodian soap operas and spend time with her family. Five years ago, Chreb developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Chreb learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. Chreb is scheduled for surgery on September 9th. The procedure will remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. Chreb is able to contribute $50 but needs help to raise $175 more to fund the procedure. Chreb shared, "I hope I can go back to work and take care of my grandchildren without feeling irritation in my eye."

Ky is a retired rice farmer from Kandal province, Cambodia. She is 69 years old and has a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren. Ky lives in a small village with her daughter and her family. Both her daughter and son-in-law work as rice farmers, while Ky stays home to help take care of her grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys going to the pagoda to pray. About three months ago, Ky developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Ky has difficulty seeing things now, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Ky learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 29th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Ky and her family are able to contribute $100 but needs help to raise $153 more to fund the procedure. Ky shared, "I hope after surgery, I can see clearly and not be afraid to go out on my own. I want to plant vegetables around my home to sell at the market so I can help support my family."