Yang Mok is a 54-year-old construction worker. He is married, and his wife sells fish at their local market. When he is home, Yang Mok enjoys listening to the news on the radio. Two years ago, Yang Mok developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision and photophobia. As a result, it is difficult for him to work outside in the sun so he cannot work as much as he used to. Currently, Yang Mok has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places on his own. Fortunately, Yang Mok was able to travel to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), to receive treatment. On March 9th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $229 to fund this procedure. Yang Mok shared, "After surgery, I hope my eye can see clearly again. It will be easier for me to work in my job and help my wife at home."

Khoeun is a 60-year-old woman with two sons, one daughter, and one grandchild. Khoeun and her husband farm rice and sugarcane together, but Khoeun spends most of her time caring for her home and grandchildren while her daughter works. She also enjoys weeding and planting small flowers and vegetables around her house. About six years ago, Khoeun developed an ear infection that caused her right ear's tympanic membrane, or eardrum, to perforate. As a result, she experiences ear discharge, fever, hearing loss, tinnitus, and cannot communicate clearly with others. Khoeun often feels unwell and cannot cook, clean, or visit her daughter's house to help care for her grandchildren. Khoeun shared that she feels as if she has let her daughter down when this happens. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help Khoeun finally heal. On April 4th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her right ear, in which surgeons will close the perforation. CSC is requesting $464 to fund this procedure. This cost covers all medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Khoeun said, "I have tried many medicines, and I still have problems. I hope my hearing will improve, and the pain and infection will stop."

Phearum is a 48-year-old farmer. He and his wife have six children - three sons and three daughters. His wife works in a local garment factory. When not working outside, he likes to play with his grandchildren, and watch the news on the television. Phearum has had diabetes for about ten years. Several months ago, he discovered a diabetic wound on his right foot. This is caused by poor peripheral circulation in his feet due to his diabetes. A government hospital suggested an amputation due to bone involvement, but, at that time, he refused. Phearum eventually had a mid-level foot amputation, but the wound has not healed. Now a local medical center has referred him to our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre hoping they can help. Phearum feels poorly because of the active infection and the wound is painful for him. He cannot walk on that leg and is wheelchair-bound. On May 3rd, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to remove the dead skin and reduce the active infection. Doctors hope that aggressive wound treatment may help him save more of his foot and leg. Now, Phearum needs help to fund this $324 procedure. Phearum shared, "After debridement of my right foot I hope the wound will heal soon, no more infection, no pain and I can go home soon."