Vun is a 40-year-old construction worker who is married and has two daughters—a 13 year old and a 3 year old. Vun’s wife works in a garment factory. In his free time, Vun enjoys listening to the radio, spending time with his daughters, and watching TV.
In January, Vun was electrocuted in a workplace accident. His family took him to a hospital to have his wound dressed, and for a partial amputation of his left arm. These treatments cost the family $5,000. They shared with us that Vun had to leave the hospital when they ran out of money, even though he still needed additional care.
After visiting a Khmer traditional healer, Vun sought treatment at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, where he underwent a partial amputation of his right arm. His right arm was also modified, to enable Vun to be able to use it in his daily activities. The wound on his right arm remains open, however, and a skin graft is required in order for it to heal properly. Children’s Surgical Centre is seeking $487 to fund the skin graft procedure, which is scheduled for May 12th.
Vun says: “I hope after surgery my wound will heal and I can gain back some function of my right arm.”