Siv is a 57-year-old rice farmer who is married and has three sons. His wife is also a rice farmer. Siv enjoys listening to the news on the radio and exercising when he has time. One year ago, Siv developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him photophobia, itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Siv learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled there with his wife seeking treatment. On January 15th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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. Siv said, "I hope I can see clearly after surgery so I can go to the rice field and help my wife plant rice, drive my motor well, and plant some vegetables around my home to earn more money."

Sam Eth is a 53-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. Sam Eth has two sons, two daughters, and two grandchildren. She lives with her husband who is also a rice farmer and enjoys watching Khmer dramas on TV. Even at her young age, three years ago, Sam Eth developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sam Eth learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On September 23rd, doctors will perform Phacoemulsification (Phaco) 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. Sam Eth says, "I hope after surgery I can do all my work on the farm easily and travel outside on my own without help."

Komson is a 35-year-old cane juice seller from Cambodia. He has been married for 11 years and lives with his wife and two daughters. The oldest child is nine years old in grade 3, while his younger child is not yet in school. When Komson is not working, he likes listening to the radio, watching TV, and helping around the house with cleaning, cooking, and caring for his daughters. On January 3rd, 2021, Komson was involved in a motor vehicle crash involving a dog. This accident caused him to fracture his right femur. His family decided on a Khmer traditional treatment, where a bamboo stalk is placed on the affected leg to support the femur. He took some medications and went home. After a few days, his family took him to the provincial hospital near their home for an X-ray, where he was referred to Children's Surgical Centre. There, they assessed his fracture and saw that his broken leg is much shorter than his other leg. His leg is swollen and very painful, and it is difficult for him to walk. Surgeons decided to put him in traction for 5 days and then conduct an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of his right femur. On January 18th, Komson will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. This procedure will help him walk again so that he can continue to work and support his family. He wants to make sure he has enough money to send his daughters to school. Komson shared, "I hope that after surgery, my right femur will be repaired and I will no longer have pain or swelling. I am anxious to get back to my job and supporting my family."