Seav Y is a five-year-old student from Cambodia. She lives with her parents and older sister, who is in Grade 6. Her father works as a computer teacher, while her mother is a high school teacher. She is currently in Grade 1 and enjoys reading and writing in Khmer. She hopes to become a teacher like her parents when she grows up. Her favourite foods are caramelized pork and grilled chicken.
Seav Y was born with polydactyly of her right foot. This means that she has an extra toe on her right foot. The extra toe causes pain and makes it difficult for her to wear shoes comfortably. She also sometimes feels shy when people ask her about her foot.
Fortunately, on November 11th, surgeons will perform a polydactyly repair procedure to remove the extra toe. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $379 to fund this procedure. After surgery, she will feel more comfortable wearing shoes, walk and play more easily, and feel more confident about her right foot.
Seav Y’s mother said, “I want my daughter to feel comfortable and confident as she grows up. I hope that after the surgery, she can wear shoes easily, play with other children without pain, and no longer feel shy when people ask about her foot.”