August 2, 2023
Mey Horng is a 19-month-old toddler from Cambodia who lives in Prey Veng province with his parents and older sister. Both of his parents work in a nearby clothing factory, and his sister attends first grade in the local elementary school. Mey Horng’s favorite things are playing with toy cars, running around with his sister, and drinking milk.
In December 2022, Mey Horng accidentally put his hand in a pot of boiling rice. During the healing process, burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin around his burn and fusing three of his fingers together on his left hand. It is difficult for him to use his hand and his parents are worried he won’t develop his fine motor skills.
When Mey Horng’s parents learned about our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled two hours seeking treatment. On August 3rd, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve his hand function. Mey Horng’s parents are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of the surgery and need help with the remaining $495 to fully fund the procedure.
His mom shared, “I hope my son can use his hand again so I don’t worry anymore.”
Mey Horng is a 19-month-old toddler from Cambodia who lives in Prey Veng province with his parents and older sister. Both of his parents wor...
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March 4, 2024
Mey Horng underwent surgery on his hand so that he can use it fully.
Mey Horng’s hand was severely damaged because of scar tissue from his burn. The masked faces at the hospital frightened Mey Horng at first, but he made several new friends as surgeons repaired painful skin contractures on his hand.
Now that his surgery is complete, he and his mother are working with the physiotherapy team to help with the range of motion and strength exercises to move his fingers independently or together. He needs this to develop his fine motor skills as he grows. His mother is relieved he can soon use his fingers to grasp objects and will no longer be in pain. Mey Horng’s future is brighter now that he will have full use of his left hand.
His mother said: “We are thankful that Mey Horng was able to receive this treatment. He can go to school when ready and be like other children. Thank you for supporting his surgery.”
Mey Horng's hand was severely damaged because of scar tissue from his burn. The masked faces at the hospital frightened Mey Horng at first, ...
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