Veneranda is a 70-year-old wife and mother who together with her husband has six children and several grandchildren. She raises cows with her husband to make ends meet. For the past six months, Veneranda has been experiencing bleeding, backaches and lower back pain. She was referred to our medical partner's care center for examination and treatment. She has been diagnosed with premalignant cervical lesions and surgery was recommended. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Veneranda to receive treatment. On September 15th, she will undergo a hysterectomy at AMH's care center. Successful treatment will reduce the chances of cancer metastasis, and she hopes to get well and resume her duties at home after full recovery. Now, she needs help raising $219 to fund her procedure and care. Veneranda shared, "I think the only chance for me to get relieved from this pain is by surgery and with your support, I hope it will be possible."

Touch is a 61-year-old grandfather. He shared that he proudly serves in the military and has one daughter and one grandchild. He lives with his wife and their daughter, who is a grocery seller. Sometimes, Touch helps his daughter deliver groceries, and he enjoys listening to the news on the radio in his free time. Two years ago, Touch developed a cataract in his right eye causing him blurry vision and sensitivity to light. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Touch learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled there seeking treatment. On September 7th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Touch shared, "I want to see my grandchild's face clearly after surgery and be able to read and write well so I can return to work."

Oun is an elderly widow. She shared with us that her husband, unfortunately, passed away ten years ago so she lives with her rice farming niece and several grandchildren. She is also the proud mother of a son who works in Thailand. She cannot work due to her age and poor vision, thus she stays home and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. Five years ago, Oun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and difficulty seeing well in low light. It is also difficult for her to see things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 13th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Oun optimistically says, "I hope my eye can see clearly after surgery. I can see my grandchildren's faces clearly and can visit our pagoda in town."