Chamroeurn is a 19-year-old taxi driver from Cambodia. He lives in Kampongcham province with his parents, who are farmers. He is the oldest of three siblings. In his free time he helps with the farming or goes to play soccer with his friends.
When he was a baby, Chamroeurn suffered an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his right ear ear to perforate. For this reason, Chamroeurn experiences hearing loss, tinnitus, ear discharge and pain. He has a difficult time communicating with others, which affects his work, and he has to deal with bouts of intense pain.
Chamroeurn traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On July 13, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care.
Chamroeurn shared, “I always wish that I could speak more easily with others, and not feel this ear pain. This surgery will help me have a much better life.”