SreyPich is an 11-year-old from Cambodia. Her parents work at a nearby construction site, and SreyPich helps care for her two younger siblings when she gets home from school. SreyPich is a bright student whose favorite subject is English. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her friends, and they are really good at jump-roping! For the last three years, SreyPich has been experiencing frequent nose and throat infections, congestion, coughing, and difficulty swallowing. She often feels unwell, and it can sometimes be uncomfortable to eat. SreyPich was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping her receive treatment. On January 5th, she will undergo a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. During these procedures, surgeons at CSC will remove her tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving SreyPich of her symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. CSC is requesting $265 to fund this surgery. SreyPich's family gathered $100 to contribute to her care. SreyPich said, "After the operation, I hope my throat will get better and I can eat and breathe easily."

Or is a 40-year-old woman from Cambodia. She and her husband have three sons, all of whom are in school studying. Or recently had to leave a better-paying job in Thailand to return home for medical treatment. She now works in a local factory, and her husband works as a farmer. At home, Or enjoys baking desserts and sells them to supplement the family's income. Since Or was very young, she has had an ear infection. This infection caused her left ear's tympanic membrane, or eardrum, to perforate. Medication has not helped relieve her symptoms. As a result of this condition, Or experiences pain and chronic tinnitus, a ringing in her ear that prevents her from hearing people when they speak to her. Fortunately, Or traveled to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), to receive treatment. On December 15th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear to close the perforation. CSC is requesting $487 to fund this procedure, which covers all medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Or's family was able to gather $100 to contribute to her care. Or said, "I heard about CSC from relatives and that I can get treatment for my ear. I hope my ears can be fixed so I feel better and can work again to support my family."

Khorn is a 65-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married with two sons and one daughter. In addition to farming alongside his wife, Khorn looks after his cows in the field to ensure they have proper food and care. His daughter also supports him and his wife by working in a nearby factory. About fifty years ago, when Khorn was around 15 years old, he suffered a landmine injury from an unexploded ordinance. Since that time, some shrapnel has been stuck in his left shoulder and left thigh, causing him to experience pain and discomfort. Fortunately, Khorn was able to travel to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On January 31st, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will remove the mass. Now, Khorn needs help to raise $273 to fund this procedure. He was also able to contribute $65 to his care. Khorn said, "After surgery, I hope the pain is gone."