This is Saroeun, a father of four from Cambodia. The 57-year-old earns his living as a farmer. When he isn’t working, he likes to tend his garden and listen to the news on the radio.
For ten years, Saroeun has been living with a cyst on his right ankle. The lump causes him pain and makes it difficult for him to walk. Both of these symptoms impact his ability to do his farm work.
Although Saroeun would normally not be able to afford treatment for his cyst, he heard from a relative about the subsidized medical care available at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). He and his wife traveled for four hours to reach CSC, where doctors told him that the best option for relieving his pain would be to surgically remove the cyst.
This procedure is set to take place on March 24, and we can sponsor it for $224. This sum will also cover the cost of Saroeun’s lab tests and week-long hospital stay.
After undergoing treatment, Saroeun will be able to return pain-free to his work and his pastimes.