Eunice is a mother of two sons and the sole breadwinner of her family. After completing primary school, she did not proceed with secondary school as her parents lacked school fees. Since then, Eunice has been doing casual labour where she can find work to make ends meet. She grows pineapples, selling them along the highway to provide for her sons. For 6 months, Eunice has been experiencing backpains and lower abdominal pains. She had a scan done and she was diagnosed with multiple uterine fibroids. Eunice desires to be treated so that she can resume her farming and selling pineapples to sustain her family. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Eunice's surgery. On October 6th, she will undergo gynecological surgery at our medical partner's care center. Once recovered, Eunice will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Eunice says “My entire family looks up to me and with poor health, I cannot do much. I hope that with your support, all will be fine and I will be able to continue with my activities.”

Channy is a 63-year-old rice farmer who is married and has four daughters and seven grandchildren. She lives with her husband and her youngest daughter who also works as a farmer. Five years ago, Channy developed a pterygium in her right eye causing her itchiness, tearing, and irritation. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has not worked in the rice field for the past few years because of her condition. When Channy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 8th, Channy will undergo a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $216. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. Channy shared, "I hope after surgery my eye will be better. I can help my husband at the rice field and also help my daughter to take care of my grandchildren."

Phat is a 61-year-old food seller. She is a widow and has one son, two daughters, and three grandchildren. She lives with her oldest daughter who works as a chef in a small restaurant. Due to her age and vision, she stays home and looks after her grandchildren now. In her spare time, she likes to listen to the news on the radio and watch movies on TV. One year ago, Phat developed a cataract in her right eye causing her blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and sometimes tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Phat learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 15th, doctors will perform 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 $229 procedure. Phat shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly, I want to make food for sale again and go outside on my own."