Koemlin is a 41-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. Sadly, his wife has passed away. He now lives with his mother and daughter. In his free time, Koemlin enjoys exercising, planting vegetables around his home, and listening to music. One year ago, Koemlin had an ear infection. The infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his left ear to perforate. As a result, he experiences ear discharge, hearing loss, and ringing in his ear. His condition also makes it difficult for him to communicate clearly with others. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Koemlin receive treatment. On July 12th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Now, he needs help raising $487 to cover treatment, supplies, and inpatient care. Koemlin shares, "I hope my hearing will improve and my ear infection will stop so I can return to work without problems."

Chetra is a bright and active 15-year-old from Cambodia with big goals. He has three sisters and is the third child in his family. His father unfortunately passed away several years ago, so his mother single-handedly supports their family by working in a garment factory. Chetra enjoys playing football, playing games, and listening to music. He is currently in grade nine, and he thrives in math and Khmer literature. In the future, he aspires to be a lawyer. When Chetra was only six years old, a finger on his left hand was damaged by an electric burn. After the accident, his mother took him to a hospital to receive care for his wound, but he developed a contracture, which is the shortening and hardening of tendons and other tissue. This leads to the tightening of the skin surrounding the burn. Several years ago, Chetra underwent surgery in hopes of healing his condition, but there was unfortunately no improvement. He is currently unable to hold objects using his left hand and is in pain when he tries to straighten his finger. When Chetra learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 25th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him use his left hand easily again. This procedure will include a skin graft to cover the wound. Now, he and his family need help to fund this $495 procedure. Chetra says, "I hope I can use my finger again soon and can grip things."

Poeun is a 70-year-old grandfather with two daughters, five sons, and six grandchildren. He takes care of his grandchildren when his children go to work. Eight years ago, Poeun developed a severe ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membranes, or the ear drums, in both of his ears to perforate. As a result, Poeun experiences hearing loss, pain, and discharge, and it is difficult for him to communicate clearly with others. Poeun traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, the care center of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, to seek treatment. On June 7th, he will undergo a procedure on both ears, during which doctors will close the perforations. Children's Surgical Centre is requesting $914 to fund this procedure, and to cover Poeun's medications, supplies and inpatient care. Poeun says: "I hope after surgery my hearing improves and the pain stops."