Vouch is a 41-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has three children and enjoys watching comedy shows on the internet. Seven years ago, Vouch developed a pterygium in her left eye, causing her irritation, itchiness, photophobia, blurry vision, and tearing. 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. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Vouch learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for one hour seeking treatment. Vouch needs 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 her procedure is $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for May 7. She says, "I hope that my surgery is successful so that I can see clearly and no longer have any irritation."

Sophal is a 54-year-old security officer from Cambodia. He enjoys listening to the radio, reading books, and helping his wife with the housework in his free time. In 2017, Sophal fell off his motocycle and fractured his left leg. He is unable to walk without support and often experiences pain. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 7, Sophal will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $430. This procedure will help to allow Sophal to walk again without any pain or difficulty. He says, "I hope that after my surgery, I will be able to walk normally and go back to work."

Ning is a 72-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has six children and thirteen grandchildren, and she enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her spare time. Two years ago, Ning developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Ning learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 23, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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 $211 procedure. She says, "I hope that after my surgery, I will be able to help take care of my grandchildren and go anywhere I want to independently."