Nary is a 79-year-old retired soldier from Cambodia. He has three sons, four daughters, and five grandchildren. Nary lives with his wife and two of his daughters. He shared that he likes to listen to the news and monks praying on the radio. Around three years ago, Nary developed a cataract in his left eye, causing blurry vision, photophobia, tearing, and pain. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Nary learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours with his daughter seeking treatment. On November 23rd, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Nary said, "At this age I just want to go to the pagoda and look after my grandchildren. I hope my eye gets better so I can do this."

Phal is a 66-year-old farmer who is married and has one daughter. Phal and her family are rice farmers. She shared with us that she enjoys listening to monks pray on the radio. Two years ago, Phal developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, photophobia, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Phal learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On January 4th, doctors will perform a small incision 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 $229 procedure. Phal said, "After surgery I hope I can see better so I can take care of myself, join ceremonies at the distant pagodas, and help my husband plant rice and vegetables."

Sokea is a sweet six-year-old girl who enjoys playing with toys, telling jokes, and playing games. Her mother stays home to look after her, and her father is an engineer. She is the only child in the family. For the past 5 months, Sokea has had difficulty swallowing and loss of appetite, which often causes vomiting of her meal. She often has a sore throat and runny nose. Surgeons at Watsi's medical partner Children's Surgical Centre will preform a tonsillectomy to finally relieve her of these symptoms. Her family needs help raising $241 for her surgery. They are hopeful that she will be able to eat and drink normally after surgery and be feeling all better.