Song is a 79-year-old father of five from Cambodia. He has one son, four daughters, and many grandchildren. Song used to work as a sugarcane seller, but now he stays at home to look after his grandchildren. Sadly, Song's wife died during the Khmer Rouge regime and now he lives with his eldest daughter, who is a server at a local restaurant. Six years ago, Song developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him sensitivity to light, itchiness, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Song learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for an hour and a half seeking treatment. On July 5th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Song shared, "I hope I can see well enough to visit the pagoda on my own and see all my relatives and family again."

Yon is a 65-year-old rice farmer with two sons, three daughters, and ten grandchildren. Currently, Yon lives and works with his wife and his oldest daughter's family. Due to his sight, he spends most of his time now at home to help take care of his grandchildren. He loves to cook, garden, and listen to monks pray on the radio. Four years ago, Yon developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Yon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 3rd, doctors will perform a cataract surgery and lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, CSC is requesting $229 to fund this procedure. Yon shares, "I am excited to take my grandchildren to participate in a ceremony at the pagoda. I want to see my granddaughter have fun at that ceremony."

Chanreth is a 21-year-old, hard working man. He is married and has two daughters. Chanreth's wife is a garment worker. He enjoys listening to music on his phone. Three months ago, Chanreth was in a motor vehicle accident that caused paralysis of his left shoulder. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to lift his arm, and he cannot work right now because of this. Chanreth traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 13th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his arm again. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $696 to fund this procedure. Chanreth says, "I hope after surgery my shoulder will move again. I have a four-month-old daughter that I would like to take more care of once I am healed."