Kreusna is a two-year-old toddler from rural Kampong Thom province in Cambodia. He lives with his parents, older brother, and grandmother. His father works as a rice farmer, while his mother is a home maker. Kreusna has been living with a persistent weakness in his right hand since birth, a result of a nerve injury that occurred during his delivery. This condition has made it difficult for Kreusna to lift or to grasp objects. He was diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury, a condition that affects the nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Kreusna traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment, the only center in Cambodia where this treatment is available. On July 9th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery, which will improve his arm function. Kreusna and his family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $609 more to fund the procedure. Kreusna's father says: "I hope that Kreusna will be able to use his arm and play more freely with his brother and friends.

Thea is a 23-year-old kitchen assistant from Cambodia who lives with his older brother, his sister-in-law, and two-year-old niece in Phnom Penh City. His brother delivers ice to clients, while his sister-in-law stays home to care for their daughter. In his free time, Thea enjoys playing with his niece and watching videos on his phone. Three and a half years ago, Thea and a younger brother were involved in a motor vehicle accident that claimed his brother's life. Thea suffered an open fracture of his right lower leg. He was initially sent to a local hospital where external fixator hardware was applied to his leg to support the healing of the bone. Unfortunately, the hardware became infected, leading to exposed bone and an unhealed fracture. The area around the wound has dead tissue, and Thea now experiences significant discomfort. He walks in pain and is no longer able to work. After learning of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), Thea traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 3rd, surgeons at CSC will perform a skin graft procedure to repair the infected unhealed fracture, remove the hardware, and cover the leg with a medial gastrocnemius skin flap and split-thickness skin graft (STSG). The total cost of the surgery is $487, and Thea is seeking help to fund the procedure. Thea shared: "I hope to walk again and return to work soon to support my parents."

Ath is a 56-year-old grocery seller from Cambodia. He and his wife live in Takeo province with one of their daughters, son-in-law, and three grandchildren. His wife, daughter, and son-in-law support the family by working as silk weavers. Ath runs a small grocery stall in his village, selling packaged foods and home products. In his free time, he likes growing vegetables around their home and spending time with his grandchildren. Around two years ago, he developed a painful mass around his knee. He sought treatment at multiple clinics and used a lot of the family's savings to travel to Vietnam for further treatment in early 2024. He underwent procedures to remove the fluid and pus from the mass, but his condition has not improved. He experiences chronic pain and is only able to limp for short distances. When Ath learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On July 10th, surgeons at CSC will perform a wound debridement procedure to remove the infected tissue and help him walk more easily. Ath's family was able to contribute $100 towards medical costs but needs help raising the remaining $224 in funds. Ath shared, "I hope I can go back to work without pain and be able to walk and take care of my family again."