Srean is a retired rice farmer from Prey Veng province. He is 53 years old and married with two sons and one grandchild. Several years ago, Srean's wife lost her hand in a brick kiln accident, so Srean helps with many household chores. His oldest son, a construction worker, financially supports Srean and his wife. At home, Srean and his wife like to listen to the news on the radio. Several years ago, Srean developed a cataract in his right eye, causing blurred vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. His condition has also taken a mental toll, as he oftens feels disheartened by his difficulty helping his wife with daily chores like he used to. When Srean learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 14th, Srean will undergo cataract surgery at CSC's care center. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, Srean needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Srean said "I hope after surgery I can see better, go outside, and perhaps plant rice again."

Dina is an 11 year-old fifth grader, living in a coastal province of Cambodia with his parents and two siblings. His father works as a rice farmer, and his mother recently got a job in a clothing factory. When he was a year old, Dina accidentally put his right hand into a pot of boiling rice. Since then, burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin on his hand and fingers. As a result, it is difficult for him to perform daily activities, such as writing, and playing games with his friends. Dina and his family traveled for six hours to seek treatment. On September 6th, surgeons from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, will perform burn contracture release surgery at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will improve the function of Dina's hand. Now he needs your help to fund this $495 procedure. Dina said he hopes that his fingers can bend more easily, and that he will be able to do better in school.

Rim is a 41-year-old barge driver from Cambodia. He lives with his wife and 13-year-old son. Rim works on a large barge that transports sand and rock on the Mekong River for the construction of new buildings, while his wife is a homemaker. Eight months ago, Rim was riding his motorbike home when he collided with another motorbike, causing a fracture of his left femur. His family took him to a local hospital, where he had a metal nail implanted to stabilize the bone and aid in the healing of the fracture. However, his femur has healed in an abnormal position also called a malunion. Now, it is difficult for Rim to walk, he cannot work, and he is in chronic pain. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), can help. On August 1st, Rim will undergo a fracture repair procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. This procedure will correct the alignment of the fractured bone, and improve the function of his leg, so that he can walk without difficulty, and return to work. Rim has contributed $100 to pay for his surgery and CSC is requesting the remaining $483 to cover the remaining costs. Rim said: "After surgery, I hope that my leg will heal, I will not have pain, and can go back to work to support my family."