Sipha has five children, with two of them living in another province working in factories. He is a single father and currently lives with three of his younger children and his 70-year-old mother in rural Mondulkiri Province. His three sons are aged 5, 7, and 11, and all of them attend the local school. In his free time, Sipha helps his mother raise pigs behind their house and enjoys playing with his children. Since birth, Sipha has had a large vascularized mass on his upper lip that extends into his right nostril. In 2002, he underwent an excision of the mass at a local hospital. However, over time, the mass has grown progressively larger again, making it difficult for him to speak and eat comfortably. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. Sipha and his sister traveled from Mondulkiri Province for nearly 6 hours to seek treatment. On June 14th, the team at CSC will perform surgery to remove the mass on his upper lip. This surgery will eliminate discomfort and make it easier to speak and eat. Sipha is able to contribute $75 but needs help to raise $651 more to fund the procedure. Sipha hopes that the surgery will allow him to talk with his children again and reduce his stress about the mass growing in size.

Boromey is a 23-year-old construction worker from Cambodia who lives with his parents and one younger brother in Banteay Mean Chey province. His father is a teacher in the village and his mother sells vegetables at the market. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer with friends in the local field. Four years ago, Boromey was in a motorcycle accident, resulting in an injury to his left shoulder. This injury has caused muscle tightness, which affects his ability to bend his elbow and move his fingers. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is currently unable to move his left arm, and he cannot work. Boromey traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On May 10th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his left arm again. Boromey and his family are able to contribute $100 for his treatment but our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, needs $609 more to fund this procedure. Boromey said, "I hope to move my left arm easily again. I hope to pursue my dream of becoming a policeman one day."

Sai Khan is a six-year-old boy who lives with his parents and his cousin in Karen State, Burma. Sai Khan's father is a soldier and his mother is a home-maker. His cousin is a day laborer. Their income often falls short of meeting their needs, so they rely on the local clinic at the internally displaced persons camp for free basic health care. Two years ago, Sai Khan started experiencing throat pain accompanied by occasional fever. Currently, his tonsils are swollen and red, causing him pain and discomfort when swallowing food. The swelling increases when he has a fever. Additionally, he struggles to open his mouth wide enough to speak without experiencing pain. Recently, Sai Khan was diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if left untreated, could lead to persistent and potentially worsening symptoms. Due to his condition, he has temporarily stopped attending school. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a tonsillectomy for Sai Khan, which is scheduled to take place on September 3rd. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, relieving Sai Khan of his symptoms and helping him get back to good health. Sai Kham's mother says, "I sent my son to school to study, but he struggles to read because he often complains of throat pain. Whenever he tries to open his mouth to speak or read, he says it causes even more pain. Once he finishes his treatment, I will support him in returning to school. My dream is for him to be an educated person."