Ponleu is the youngest in a his family with three siblings. His parents are both farmers. Ponleu's mother brought him to the hospital to help treat his swollen nose and nasal obstruction. Ponleu is having difficulty breathing for the past two weeks. They've tried treatments at home, but he did not get better. His family is requesting $241 to support Ponleu's surgery at Watsi's Medical Partner Children's Surgical Centre. After surgery, Ponleu will be able to breathe easily again. His parents are hopeful that he will be all better soon.

Sarat is a 32-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has five older brothers who are all married. Sarat lives with his mother, who is a Khmer noodle seller. He told us how much he enjoys watching agricultural programming on his phone when he has the time. Five years ago, Sarat developed a pterygium in his right eye, causing him redness, irritation, tearing, and discomfort with his appearance. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Sarat learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four hours with his brother seeking treatment. On November 27th, Sarat will undergo a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of his procedure is $216. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. Sarat shared, "I hope after surgery that my eye is comfortable again and I won't have to worry anymore about it disturbing my work and productivity."

Yee is a 65-year-old grandmother from Thailand. She lives with her daughter, son-in-law, and five grandchildren. Yee is a homemaker and takes care of her youngest grandchildren. Her daughter and her eldest grandson are agricultural day labourers, and her son-in-law works as a carpenter. Yee has abdominal pain that becomes more severe after she eats. She is now longer able to do any household chores due to her condition. Doctors have advised Yee to undergo a cholecystectomy, a procedure where her gallbladder is surgically removed. If left untreated, Yee's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), Yee is scheduled to undergo her cholecystectomy on December 28th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Yee's procedure and care. Yee shared, "I am scared to have surgery but I will have to be strong and I hope that my pain will be gone after I receive surgery."