Leakhena is an active 2-year-old toddler. She is the youngest of three children. They live in Phnom Penh where her father is a tuktuk driver and her mother is a homemaker. At home, Leakhena loves to play with her older brothers and eat ice cream. Since she was born, she has had a small lump on her left forehead that has recently been developing in size. When her mother touches it, a bloody discharge oozes out and her mother is very worried. They are unable to afford a private clinic visit. Leakhena and her mother traveled to our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) to receive treatment. On June 27th, surgeons at CSC will perform a surgery to remove the mass. Her family is able to contribute $100 to the surgery, and they needs only $273 to fully fund the procedure. Her mother said, "I hope that she doesn’t have a lump on her head after surgery, and she will look pretty like other young girls."

Sam Art is a 63-year-old retired rice farmer from Kandal province, Cambodia. She lives near her younger sister, who helps support Sam Art by working in a nearby rice field. They spend much of their time together and enjoy volunteering at the pagoda in their village. About four years ago, Sam Art developed a cataract in her left 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 Sam Art learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled two hours seeking treatment. On August 7th, 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. Sam Art is able to contribute $50 to the cost of the surgery and is asking for help to raise the remaining $253 to fully fund the procedure. She shared, "After surgery I want to plant some vegetable to sell in my village and help support myself and my sister."

Sarom is a 41-year-old silk weaver living in Kandal province in Cambodia. She is divorced from her husband and has one daughter who sells cosmetics at the local market and one son who is still in school. About six months ago, Sarom developed a chalazion in her left eye, which causes her pain, itchiness, and irritation. A chalazion is an inflamed cyst in a patient's tear gland. Because of her condition, it is difficult for Sarom to see well enough to weave. Sarom traveled for two hours to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On May 9th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After she has recovered, Sarom's symptoms should improve. She needs your help raising $210 to fund this procedure. Sarom shared: "I hope after surgery my eye stops being itchy, I will feel happy, and I will be able to go to back work."