February 7, 2022
Voeun is a 48-year-old man who is married and farms along with his wife. The couple has two sons, two daughters, and two grandchildren. In his free time, Voeun enjoys playing with his grandchildren, fishing, and listening to the radio.
In January 2022, Voeun fell from a truck and badly injured his lower left leg. After the accident, he stayed at home for 13 days without medical care, and has developed skin necrosis on the back of his leg. He has no sensation or pulse in the leg, and now he is unable to walk.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), are helping Voeun receive medical treatment. On February 7th, surgeons at CSC will perform a knee disarticulation amputation, leaving the patella and femur in tact. This type of lower leg amputation will not cut through bone. After surgery, physical therapists will work Voeun while he recovers and learns to walk with a prosthesis. Now, he needs help raising $446 to fund his procedure and care.
Voeun shared, “I hope I will heal soon and an artificial leg will allow me to work again.”
Voeun is a 48-year-old man who is married and farms along with his wife. The couple has two sons, two daughters, and two grandchildren. In h...
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May 9, 2022
Voeun underwent leg surgery to heal his infection.
After traveling across the country to our medical partner CSC, Voeun underwent successful surgery to heal the infection on his leg. Although being unable to access medical care directly following his accident meant he needed to undergo amputation, Voeun shared that he is very relieved that his pain and infection are finally gone. Voeun was discharged home feeling well and will start physiotherapy soon. The next steps also include being fitted with a prosthesis, so he can walk again. Voeun is looking forward to helping on the farm and being independent again.
Voeun’s wife said, “Our family is grateful my husband was in good hands at CSC. He was feeling so poorly and useless, now he has a life to look forward to, thank you!”
After traveling across the country to our medical partner CSC, Voeun underwent successful surgery to heal the infection on his leg. Although...
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