May 25, 2023
Thida is a happy 4 year-old girl, living in the capital city of Phnom Penh, with her parents, grandmother and her younger brother. Her grandmother looks after the children while Thida’s mother works in a nearby factory, and her father sells second hand phones in the market. Thida loves watching cartoons, and playing with her brother.
Thida was born with polydactyly of her right hand. This means that she has an extra thumb, which makes it difficult for her to use her hand. Her parents want her to have full function of her hand when she starts kindergarten next year.
Fortunately, on May 25th, surgeons will perform a polydactyly repair procedure, to remove Thida’s extra digit. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $299 to fund this procedure. After the surgery, Thida will feel more comfortable, and she will be able to use her hand easily.
Thida’s grandmother shared: “We just want Thida to have surgery so she can use her hand well and start school.”
Thida is a happy 4 year-old girl, living in the capital city of Phnom Penh, with her parents, grandmother and her younger brother. Her gran...
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September 2, 2023
Thida underwent surgery on her hand to heal a birth condition.
Thida was a brave girl despite all the strange faces that surrounded her at the hospital. Specialty surgeons removed her extra digit from her hand, and she is now healing at home. Her mother will keep her dressing clean and dry, and she will return soon to have her stitches removed. When her incision is healed, she will learn how to hold objects much more easily. This treatment will help support her socialization at school in the coming year.
Thida’s mother said: “we are grateful Thida could have this surgery at a young age so that other children will not make fun of her. Thank you to donors who helped to pay for this surgery so that she can grow to be a confident young girl.”
Thida was a brave girl despite all the strange faces that surrounded her at the hospital. Specialty surgeons removed her extra digit from he...
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