Roeung is a 70-year-old farmer with four sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. He lives with his wife and his youngest daughter who is also a farmer. Due to his vision, he cannot work in the rice fields anymore. He used to enjoy reading books, but now he listens to the news and the monks pray on the radio. One year ago, Roeung developed a cataract in his right eye causing him blurry vision and sensitivity to light. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Roeung learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 16th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Roeung shared, "I hope my eye can see clearly after surgery, I want to help my family and raise chickens to support my living."

Darith is a 50-year-old construction worker. He's married and lives with his wife who is a garment worker. He has one son, two daughters, and one grandchild. Unfortunately, Darith is unable to work regularly because his eye is irritated and he does not see well. Instead, he stays home and often listens to the radio. Five years ago, Darith developed a pterygium in his right eye causing him irritation, itchiness, 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. When Darith learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 13th, Darith will undergo 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 his procedure is $216, which will cover medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. Darith shared, "I hope my eyes stop itching and I can go to work a full day to earn money for my family."

Kyarimpa is a 45-year-old farmer and mother of two from Uganda. Kyarimpa currently takes care of her two children and her 103-year-old mother. Two years ago, Kyarimpa began experiencing severe lower abdominal pain and heavy bleeding. She has been diagnosed with multiple uterine fibroids. She is experiencing pain that is preventing her from working and taking care of her mother and her children. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, to ensure she doesn't experience any other future complications. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $319 to fund Kyarimpa's surgery. When the surgery is completed, Kyarimpa will be able to resume her day-to-day responsibilities free of pain. Kyarimpa shares, “I have stopped farming completely because I am in severe pain. My family solely survives on farming. I pray that I may be considered for treatment to be able to continue with farming and take care of my family.”