Oun is a 54-year-old fruit seller from Cambodia. She has five children, three grandchildren, and enjoys watching Khmer dramas on television in her spare time. Six years ago, Oun developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her irritation, redness, tearing, and blurry vision. 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 anywhere outside. When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. Oun 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 $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for December 10th. "I hope that the tearing in my eyes will stop and I will be able to return to my work selling fruit at the market," she shared.

Davy is a 40-year-old mother of three from Cambodia. In her free time, she likes to watch television, and cook and take care of her children. Two months ago, Davy had an accident while working out in the rice fields, injuring her left shoulder. She can no longer work because of the pain and cannot move her left shoulder. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On September 11th, Davy will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $430. Treatment will help to realign her shoulder and allow her bend and lift her arm with ease. "I hope that after my surgery, I will be able to work again and will not have any pain."

Srey Long is a 16-year-old girl from Cambodia. She is the youngest of five siblings and enjoys listening to music. Three years ago, Srey Long had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Srey Long experiences hearing loss, discharge, and tinnitus. She can no longer attend classes and has a difficult time communicating with others. Srey Long traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On December 18th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $423 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. "I hope that my daughter's surgery will go well and she will no longer suffer from any ear infection."-Srey Long's Mother