Soem is a 76-year-old man and a retired farmer from Cambodia. He is married and has one son, five daughters, and fourteen grandchildren. He lives with his wife and his youngest daughter, who is a farmer and grows crops. In his free time, Some enjoys listening to monks chanting through his phone and the radio. About two years ago, Soem developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, similar to looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Soem learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for seven hours seeking treatment. On July 7th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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 $263 procedure. Soem said, "I hope that after my eye surgery, my vision will improve so that I can recognize people and objects more easily and go out with greater confidence and independence."

Chamroeurn is a three-year-old boy from Cambodia. His parents are rice farmers. He is the youngest of four children. His oldest brother is a university student, while his two older sisters are in Grade 9 and Grade 2. During his free time, he enjoys playing with toys with his sisters, and his favourite foods are fried chicken and grilled fish. Chamroeurn was born with an obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) affecting his left arm. His mother had a vacuum-assisted delivery at a hospital. After his birth, doctors explained that the delivery had resulted in an injury to the nerves controlling movement in his arm. His left arm has very limited movement. He cannot lift his arm or move his shoulder properly, and his elbow is weak. He also has very little movement in his wrist and fingers, making it difficult for him to grip or hold toys and other objects with his left hand. He needs to undergo a tendon and nerve repair procedure to help regain strength and mobility. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is helping Chamroeurn receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo the tendon and nerve repair procedure on November 10th. This procedure will cost $701, and Chamroeurn and his family need your support. Chamroeum's father said, “Since birth, I have wanted to see my son use his left arm like other children. It is difficult to see that he cannot move his arm or hold things properly. I hope the surgery will help him move his arm better so he can play, hold toys, and enjoy his childhood. I just want him to grow up healthy and have a better future.”

Paul is a 10-year-old boy from Uganda. He is currently in Primary Three. His parents depend on small-scale farming to earn a living and provide for their family. For six years, Paul has had a right inguinal hernia. Paul developed a swelling in his right scrotal region, which his mother first noticed while bathing him. The family sought medical attention at several clinics, where they were advised to undergo further investigations, including a scan, to establish the proper diagnosis. He was given painkillers and advised to undergo surgery, but the family could not afford the cost. They resorted to using local herbal remedies, but his condition did not improve. Paul now experiences significant pain, making it difficult for him to walk long distances. As a result, he has been forced to stop attending school. Paul was referred to our medical partner's care center, Rwibaale Hospital, for further assessment and appropriate management. Fortunately, on November 10th, he will undergo hernia repair surgery, and our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $234 to fund Paul's surgery. Once completed, this procedure will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Paul mother says, "I hope my son will get rid of the pain and resume school after recovery."