Sokhom is a 49-year-old farmer. She is married and has two sons and three daughters. Sokhom's children are all in school. At home Sokhom enjoys watching Thai dramas on TV. Five years ago, Sokhom developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her irritation, itchiness, and tearing. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going places outside. When Sokhom learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. Sokhom needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $216. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for August 24th. Sokhom said, "I hope after surgery my eye feels comfortable so I can go to work in the rice field with my husband again."

Hai lives in Kandal province in southern Cambodia. He is married and has a son who is one year old. Hai's wife was a factory worker, but she stopped when their child was born. Hai enjoys playing football and listening to music in his free time. Hai was involved in a motor accident in October 2020 and experienced trauma to his back and lower limbs. After the accident, Hai went to a government hospital where he received X-rays and medications and was then sent home. Hai still feels poorly, continues to feel pain in his back, and has difficulty walking. He remains in a wheelchair and cannot work. Surgeons plan to use posterior instrumentation to stabilize his spine. A posterior instrumented fusion involves the placement of screws and rods in the spine. This procedure will provide realignment and stabilization of the spine allowing fusion to occur. Hai is seeking $1,500 to fund his surgery, as he is unable to pay for this treatment on his own. Hai shared, "I hope that I will walk again and can get my job back to support my family."

Pak is a 64-year-old mother of five children. She has one daughter, four sons, and many grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away five years ago and she now lives with her oldest daughter who is a grocery seller. When she is not looking after her grandchildren, she likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. Two years ago, Pak developed a cataract in her left eye causing her blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Pak learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On September 15th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification 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. Pak shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again. I can help my daughter to sell groceries and can help her cook and take care of my grandchildren."