Hoy is a 64-year-old retired Khmer cake seller from Cambodia. Sadly, Hoy's husband passed away during the Khmer Rouge. She has two sons, three daughters, and five grandchildren, and her children support her. She enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and joining ceremonies at the pagoda in her free time. Three years ago, Hoy developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Hoy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 15th, 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 raising $253 to fund her procedure and care. Hoy shared, "I hope after surgery I can see better, do housework and visit our local pagoda by myself."

Vannaratt is a thoughtful 14-year-old from Cambodia. His parents are divorced, and he lives with his mother and younger brother. His mother supports the family as a factory worker. Vannaratt enjoys science and Khmer literature at school and likes to play with his brother at home. He dreams of being an engineer when he grows up. For a long time, Vannaratt has been experiencing difficulty swallowing and breathing. He also has trouble sleeping at night, which makes it challenging for him to stay awake in school. His mother bought him medicine from the local pharmacy, but unfortunately, it has not helped. Vannaratt was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help Vannaratt receive treatment. On December 12th, he will undergo a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. During this procedure, the surgeons will remove his tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Vannaratt of his symptoms and helping him live much more comfortably. CSC is requesting $265 to cover the cost of this surgery. Vannaratt's family gathered $75 to contribute to his care. Vannaratt's mother said: "I hope he will breathe easier after this operation and will be able to swallow better."

Panha is a 14-year-old student from Cambodia who is studying in the 9th grade. He has an older and younger brother. His father works as a rice farmer, and his mother sells fish at the market. When Panha was a year old, he experienced burns on his legs from a cooking fire accident. Burn scan contractures have developed, tightening the skin around the burns, especially on his right foot. As a result, it is difficult for Panha to wear shoes and walk, his legs feel itchy, and he is shy around his peers at school. When Panha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment for him. On November 17th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him walk easily again. CSC is requesting $495 procedure to fund this procedure. Panha's family was able to gather $100 to contribute to his care. Panha shared: "I hope I feel comfortable about my legs and can walk easily after this surgery."