Yoeun is a fifth grade student from Cambodia. He has three sisters, three brothers, and enjoys playing soccer, watching television, and feeding the chickens nearby his house. In August 2016, Yoeun was is a severe motorcycle accident and fractured his right leg. He received treatment at a local hospital, where the doctors fixated internal hardware to help his fracture heal in alignment. Now, the fracture has healed but the hardware causes him pain and discomfort. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On December 13th, Yoeun will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will cost $214. Surgery will remove the hardware and relieve Yoeun's pain and allow him to walk again without difficulty. "I hope that the surgery will go well and my son will feel better again and I won't have to worry about his injuries anymore."-Yoeun's Mother

Yory is a 25-year-old chef from Cambodia. She enjoys looking after and spending time with her son and daughter in her free time. Ten years ago, Yory had an ear infection. This infection caused the ear drum in her right ear to perforate. Yory experiences irritation, pain, discharge, itchiness, hearing loss, and tinnitus. It is difficult for her to hear others and she has trouble communicating effectively with her family members. Yory traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. 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. and cover medications, supplies, and inpatient care. She shared, "I hope that after my surgery, my condition will improve and I will no longer have any ear infections."

Theak is a 71-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has six sons, eight grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and visiting the pagoda. One year ago, Theak developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Theak learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for five hours seeking treatment. On December 16th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. "I hope that I will be able to see more clearly and I will be able to recognize my relatives' faces and go anywhere I want to on my own again," Theak shared.