Suon is a 48-year-old mother from Cambodia. She has one daughter, and enjoys cooking Khmer desserts and taking care of the housework in her free time. When she was seventeen years old, Suon had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. For this reason, Suon experiences ear discharge, tinnitus, and hearing loss. She has a difficult time communicating with others, and consistently suffers from a chronic ear infection. Suon traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On July 1, 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.

Malai is a 60-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one daughter, two grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. Two years ago, Malai developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, blurry vision, and irritation. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Malai learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 6, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure. She says, "I hope that my surgery goes well so I can take care of my grandchildren and be able to go outside on my own."

Mu is a 45-year-old woman from Burma. Mu and her husband are farmers who own land and harvest rice and beans. They use most of their crops to sustain their family, and sell any additional harvest for profit. March 2019, Mu has been experiencing pain and discomfort in her lower abdominal area. She has been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. She has been advised to undergo a total abdominal hysterectomy, the surgical removal of her uterus and cervix. If left untreated, Mu's symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. Fortunately, Mu is scheduled to undergo her hysterectomy on June 10. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of her procedure and care. “I really hope the mass is not cancerous. I am so grateful that I am able to have this surgery, but I am scared that I’ll need further treatment,” Mu says.