Veasna is a 26-year-old factory worker from Cambodia who lives with his mother, grandmother, and four siblings. Two of his siblings work in factories, and the other two are in school. His mother is a housewife, and his grandmother is 105 years old. Prior to his injury, Veasna enjoyed growing vegetables around his house and playing soccer. Four years ago, Veasna was in a traffic accident that resulted in fractures to his left arm and jaw, as well as severe swelling in his right leg. Now, he has lost muscle in his right leg, causing a fixed ankle position and the shortening of his muscles and tendons in the area. He feels pain and swelling in his ankle, making it difficult to walk. When Veasna learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 8th, surgeons at CSC will perform a procedure to fuse his right ankle joint and help him walk easily again. Now, Veasna needs help to fund this $600 procedure. After surgery, Veasna hopes he can walk easily and play soccer again.

Hein is a four-year-old boy living in Burma with his parents and sister. His mother is a homemaker while his father works as a second-hand motorbike broker to provide for their family. The family faces financial struggles and Hein's grandparents often step in to offer financial assistance during times of need. Hein's sister is a student, while he stays at home with his mother. When Hein was two years old, his mother noticed that he had a small lump on his right eyelid. He rubbed his eyes frequently, experienced discomfort and sometimes woke up with his eye swollen. His mother took him to a nearby hospital in 2022 and he was given some eye drops and an antibiotic. The doctor further suggested that Hein’s mother take him to an ophthalmology hospital, which specializes in eye care, for further investigation. However, due to security concerns stemming from the civil war and the high costs associated with the journey, Hein's mother was unable to make the trip. As time passed, Hein's condition deteriorated, with increased swelling and itchiness. Presently, his right eye is painful, showing signs of redness and swelling. Hein's mother brought him to our medical partner's care center for treatment. On March 25th, Hein is scheduled for a cyst excision procedure that will provide him relief and improve his vision and eye movement. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund the procedure. Hein’s mother said, "I have been trying my best to seek treatment for him, and even though I cannot afford it, I hoped to find a way for him to get treated. I want him to grow up like other children and enjoy his life. As a mother, I always want the best for him, and I want to support his future ambitions. I am so happy to learn that my son's medical treatment will be supported by donors. I am happy and relieved, and I hope that Hein's condition will be cured."

Naphin is a cheerful two-year-old girl from Cambodia. She lives with her mom and brother in rural Kampong Spueu province. Her mom sells duck eggs off the back of her bicycle in the surrounding villages and markets. At home, Naphin loves to play with dolls and enjoys eating soup with rice. Naphin was born with syndactyly of both hands. This means her little and ring fingers are fused together on both hands. It is difficult for her to use her hand to feed herself or pick up objects. Her mother worries that she will face challenges when she starts school. Fortunately, on May 8th, surgeons will perform a syndactyly repair procedure to separate and release the fused fingers. Naphin's family is able to contribute $50 but needs your help to raise $394 more to fund this procedure. After surgery, she will feel more comfortable and will be able to use her hands more easily. Naphin's mother shared, "After the surgery, I hope Naphin's fingers will be separated and she can use her hands to eat and write more easily."