Rin is a 39-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She enjoys cooking, doing the housework, and spending time with her 6 children.
One year ago, Rin had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her right ear to perforate. For this reason, Rin experiences discharge, foul odor, hearing loss, itchiness, and headaches. She has a difficult time hearing and communicating with others.
Rin traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On October 10, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her right ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care.
Rin said, “I hope that after my operation, my hearing will improve and the infection will go away.”