Oun is a 67-year-old farmer. She and her husband have six children (one son and five daughters) and many grandchildren. While most of her children have relocated for work, her youngest daughter still lives nearby. Oun is a seasonal farmer, and in her free time, she enjoys caring for her grandchildren, growing vegetables, and listening to the radio. Three years ago, Oun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and an occasional feeling of pain. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going outside. When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three hours to seek treatment. On August 25th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $229 to fund this procedure. Oun shared, "I hope that my vision can get better so that I can work more during the next season."

Seng Ngorn is a 47-year-old woman. She and her husband have one son and two daughters. Her children are in elementary and high school, and Seng Ngorn stays home to care for them while her husband works as a mechanic. Occasionally, she will join him in his motorcycle repair shop to help out too. In her free time, she loves to watch and listen to Thai drama shows on TV. Five years ago, Seng Ngorn developed a pterygium in her left eye. A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of the conjunctiva, the mucous layer that lubricates the eye. As a result, Seng Ngorn experiences irritation, itchiness, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going outside. When Seng Ngorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled there seeking treatment. On August 25th, surgeons will remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the surface of her eye and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent a recurrence. CSC is requesting $216 to fund the total cost of this procedure, including medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. Seng Ngorn shared, "After my surgery, I will enjoy working without any pain or discomfort, and I can join my husband more to work in his shop so we can earn extra money."

Winfred is a humble and shy 18-year-old girl. She is the second born in a family of three children. Her mother is single and works as a farmer. About eight years ago, when Winfred was 10 years old, she developed a change in her legs so that the bow and began experiencing pain when walking long distances. Since then, her condition has worsened. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Winfred receive treatment. On September 16th, she will undergo corrective surgery at AMH's care center. After surgery, she will be able to walk much more easily and will no longer experience pain when walking long distances. She will be able to continue with her life like her peers. Now, her family needs help raising $1,224 to fund her procedure. Winfred shared, "I would love to walk well like other girls and continue with my normal life."