Seak Veng is a 68-year-old mother of eight with three daughters, five sons, and 10 grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter who is a teacher. At home, Seak Veng enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. Four years ago, Seak Veng developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Seak Veng learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On June 21st, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Seak Veng shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly so I can help my daughter to cook and do housework and take care of my grandchildren. Also I want to join ceremonies at the far pagoda."

Grayson is the fourth born in a family of five children. His mother shared that their family is not well off financially, as his father works a matatu driver and the sole breadwinner. His mother is not able to go to work as she has to take care of Grayson and his younger brother. Grayson was diagnosed with cryptorchidism, a condition in which one or both of the testicles remains undescended. If left untreated, Grayson has an increased risk of developing hernias, testicular cancer, and fertility problems in the future. Grayson will be receiving assistance from our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). Fortunately, he is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on June 17th. AMHF is requesting $569 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Grayson’s mother says, “As his mother, I can do anything to see my child is treated but I cannot go to work to help raise the funds for his surgery as I have to take care of him.”

Seyha is a four-year-old boy. As an only child, he lives with his mother and father, who is a taxi driver, in Kandal province in Cambodia. Seyha has not yet started school, so he spends most of his time with his mom, visiting friends, or playing football outside his house. Two months ago, Seyha started experiencing a sore throat and difficulty swallowing and sleeping. It is hard for him to eat and drink. Seyha was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is requesting $241 to fund a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for Seyha, which is scheduled to take place on July 20th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids so Seyha can feel better and have a higher quality of life as he grows. Seyha's mother said, "I hope that he can feel better soon, so that he can start school with his friends on time."