Pheanith is a 19-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. Phearith and his wife have been married for two years and they have one young son. Everyday Phearith and his family go for a walk in the evening. He also likes playing football, listening to music on his phone.
Two years ago, Pheanith injured the big toe on his left foot when a heavy object fell on it. He received treatment at a local hospital, but his wound did not heal. He received a second round of treatment at a local hospital two months later, but it was once again botched. The wound has become infected, and the infection is spreading through his foot. It is difficult for him to walk, and he experiences pain throughout his leg. He cannot currently work.
When Pheanith learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 12th, surgeons at CSC will perform a skin graft procedure to to heal his chronic wound, and help him to walk more easily again. Now, Pheanith needs help to fund this $474 procedure.
Phearith said, “I want so much to finally heal this wound and walk again. My family cannot do well if I cannot work and make money, so I am excited for the surgery.”