Sophal is a 55-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one son, two grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio. Three months ago, Sophal developed a cataract in each eye, causing her irritation, pain, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Sophal learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On May 6, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure. She says, "I hope that my surgery is successful so I am able to attend the ceremonies at the pagoda, and be able to recognize my relatives' faces."

Sok Ang is a tenth grade student from Cambodia. Her favorite subject in school is math, and she hopes to become an accountant when she grows up. Three months ago, Sok Ang developed a chalazion in her right eye, causing her irritation. A chalazion is an inflamed cyst in a patient's tear gland. She often experiences lowered confidence and eye irritation. Sok Ang traveled for one a half hours to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On May 8, surgeons will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Sok Ang's symptoms should improve. She needs help raising $175 to fund this procedure. She says, "I hope that after surgery, my eye will no longer bother me or make me worry."

Thin is a nine-year-old second grader from Burma. She lives with her grandparents while her mother is working in Bangkok. Thin has a femoral hernia. She cannot play or run because the hernia causes her pain. Fortunately, on May 10, she will undergo hernia repair surgery at Mae Sot General Hospital, our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Thin's hernia repair surgery. The procedure is scheduled to take place on May 10 and, once completed, will hopefully allow her to live more comfortably. “As a single mother, it is a difficult balancing act to get my daughter treated while trying not to lose my job. My daughter is still very young. She has a future and I want her to live healthily," says Thin's mother.