Koemly is a hardworking university student from Cambodia. He is a 25-year-old computer science student from Kampong Thom Province. He currently lives in Phnom Penh with friends while attending university. His parents are rice farmers, and he is the youngest of three siblings. His sister is a grocery seller, and his brother is studying banking at university. To help support himself and his studies, he works part-time for a delivery company. In his free time, he enjoys playing football with his friends. In May 2026, Koemly was involved in a traffic accident between a motorcycle and a car while returning home from work. The accident caused a fracture of the shaft of his left femur and facial injuries. After the accident, he lost consciousness at the scene and was taken by bystanders to Preah Kossamak Hospital. There, he underwent debridement and primary closure of facial lacerations, as well as an external fixation for the left femur fracture. He remained hospitalized for eight days before being discharged. Although his facial wounds are healing, his left femur fracture has not yet stabilized. He continues to experience pain, stiffness, and significant difficulty with movement. He is unable to walk independently and requires assistance with daily activities. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On June 5th, Koemly will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will stabilize the fracture, promote proper healing, reduce pain, and improve mobility. It will help him walk independently again and allow him to return to his studies, work, and normal daily activities. His family can contribute $50, but needs help raising $550 more to fund his procedure and care. Koemly said, “I hope this treatment will help my leg heal properly so I can walk again, return to university, and continue my studies. I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to recovering and becoming independent again.”

Seanglong is a 19-year-old young man from Cambodia. He lives alone in Phnom Penh, where he works as a mechanic. His family lives in Kampong Cham Province. He is the second of four siblings. His older brother is a third-year university student, while his two younger siblings are still in high school. His parents are rice farmers and continue to support the family from their hometown. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and playing games. On May 6, 2026, Seanglong sustained an injury to his right lower leg after accidentally falling onto broken glass while working in a garage. The wound later became infected and required further medical care. After the injury, he initially received treatment at a hospital near his home, where the wound was cleaned and sutured, and he was then sent home. The following day, he sought further treatment from a nearby doctor and received home care for three days. However, the wound progressively worsened, becoming necrotic and developing discharge. He now experiences pain, infection, and necrosis, making it difficult for him to move and continue his work as a mechanic. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Seanglong receive treatment. On May 11th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to help remove pressure and infected tissue, control the infection, and support proper healing of the right leg. Now, Seanglong needs help to fund this $417 procedure. Seanglong said, “After the surgery, I hope that my leg will heal completely so I can return to my job as a mechanic and continue helping my family.”

Oun is A 77-year-old farmer from Cambodia. She previously planted corn and beans. She is divorced and has three daughters and seven grandchildren. She lives with her oldest daughter, who works as a construction laborer. In her free time, she enjoys going to the pagoda and joining religious ceremonies. Oun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On March 5th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. She can contribute $50, but needs help raising $213 more to fund her procedure and care. Oun said, "I hope that after the eye surgery, my vision will improve so she can move around more easily, take care of my grandchildren, and help my daughter with housework. I also wish to be able to go to the pagoda and participate in ceremonies at places that are farther from my home."