Oeun is a 62-year-old retired rice farmer. She has two sons, three daughters, and many grandchildren. Oeun’s husband passed away a long time ago, and she lives with her second daughter, who is a farmer. At home, Oeun enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. A year ago, Oeun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places on her own. When Oeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and a half seeking treatment. On November 15th, 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 $253 to fund this procedure. Oeun shared, "After surgery, I hope I will be able to see things clearly, see faces again, and can join ceremonies at the pagoda."

Tola is a 34-year-old with a younger brother and a younger sister. Tola's father works as a tuk tuk driver, and his mother sells vegetables at the market. In his free time, Tola enjoys playing football, drinking coffee with his friends, and reading the news. Tola was in a traffic accident last February that caused fractures to his right arm. He underwent fracture repair surgery at a local hospital, but even after the wound healed, he still cannot move his right wrist. He visited our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), for help. Fortunately, on June 7th, surgeons at CSC will perform a tendon transfer procedure so he can regain use of his right arm. CSC is requesting $572 to fund this procedure. Tola was able to gather $100 to contribute to his medical care. Tola says, "I hope I can move my arm again after surgery, so I can return to work and support myself."

Shallon is a small-scale farmer from Uganda. She and her husband work hard to support their seven children, some of whom are in school. Farming is their major source of income. The family lives in a three-roomed mud-built house. Their firstborn is 34 years old and not employed, while their youngest child is 15 years old and in primary school class seven. Three years ago, Shallon began to experience troubling symptoms, including airway obstruction and neck swelling. The swelling has been increasing progressively in the past few months. She was diagnosed with non-toxic nodular goitre, and needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is helping Shallon receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on November 3rd at our medical partner's care center. Surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $333, and she and her family need help raising money. Shallon says, “I pray that I will be funded for this treatment so that I may continue to live a normal life. I hope to continue farming comfortably after recovery.”