Samath is a 37-year-old monk. His parents are farmers and he has four siblings, all of whom are married. He lives at the pagoda in his province in Cambodia and spends time meditating and reading books about the teachings of Buddha. He loves helping to pass the teachings down to younger monks who spend time at his pagoda. Two years ago, Samath was in an accident and injured his nose. Samath developed nasal polyps, which are noncancerous growths in the lining of the nasal passage. Now he experiences frequent headaches and pain. Because he has difficulty breathing, he often gets lightheaded. He has visited many other medical clinics but his symptoms have not improved. It is difficult for him to breathe and sleep. When he does not sleep well, it is hard for him to meditate and do his work the following day. When Samath learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On March 8th, doctors will perform a nasal polypectomy to remove the polyps. After recovery, he will be able to breathe more easily and now he needs help to fund this $291 procedure. "I hope it will be easier to breathe and meditate after this surgery," he told us.

Oeun is a 70-year-old widow and retired rice farmer. He shared that his wife passed away several years ago. He used to farm rice, but with his declining vision, he stopped farming. He lives with his son and his family and has one grandchild. At home, he likes to listen to the news and the monks give sermons on the radio. Almost six years ago, Oeun developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him photophobia and blurry vision. It is hard for him to help around the house because he often has double vision, and it is difficult to coordinate. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on his own. When Oeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On March 22th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this procedure costing $229. Oeun shared, "I hope after surgery I can see better. I hope to go outside again and take better care of myself and my family."

Tor is a 58-year-old rice farmer with one daughter, three sons, and five grandchildren. Tor lives with his wife who is also a rice farmer and their youngest daughter who is a garment worker. He likes to listen to the news on the radio. Two years ago, Tor developed a cataract in his left eye. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, and this affects his ability to do his daily work, such as planting rice. When Tor learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 10th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and implant an intra-ocular lens in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Tor says, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better so I can go outside and plant rice more easily."