Tola is a 27-year-old blacksmith from Cambodia. He and his wife were married only seven months ago, and are expecting their first child later this year. His wife is a vegetable seller and his parents are both famers. In his free time, he likes playing football with his friends, listening to music, and going on walks with his wife.
In April 2020, he was in a motor accident that caused a fracture of his left forearm. He visited a traditional healer near his home for two months, but his fracture did not heal. He has had constant moderate pain in his arm and it has become swollen. He has been unable to work.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On August 5th, Tola will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. This procedure will correct his fracture and allow his arm to fully heal, so that he can once again use his left hand well.
Tola shared, “I have been very worried about my wife and having enough money for my family when our child is born, so I am glad that I can get this surgery and that I can work again soon.”