Ngwe is a 72-year-old retired woman from Burma. She lives with her daughter, her son-in-law, and her two grandsons. Around 12 years ago, Ngwe started to have pain on the right side of her abdomen. She also developed pain in her back. Doctors want Ngwe to undergo a CT scan, a procedure in which x-ray images taken from several angles are combined to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This scan will hopefully help doctors diagnose her condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $414 to cover the cost of Ngwe's CT scan and care, scheduled for June 19. Ngwe says, "I would like to play with my grandchildren once again. I would also like to make traditional Burmese bamboo mats."

Sok Panha is a boy from Cambodia. When he was one year old, Sok Panha suffered from a burn on his left index finger. This has caused his finger to heal improperly and has resulted in the inability to extend his finger. Sok Panha was taken to the Kunthabopha Children's Hospital in Phnom Penh for an operation when he was two years old, but the outcome was unsuccessful. At the age of seven, Sok Panha will now undergo contracture release surgery to release the affected skin on his finger, which will allow him to move his finger freely without restraint. Surgery is scheduled for April 23 and will cost $417. Sok Panha currently studies in first grade, and hopes to become a police officer when he gets older.

Sophal is a 55-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one son, two grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. Three months ago, Sophal developed a cataract in each eye, causing her irritation, pain, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sophal learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 6, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure. She says, "I hope that my surgery is successful so I am able to attend the ceremonies at the pagoda, and be able to recognize my relatives' faces."