September 5, 2017
Kunthea is a 14-year-old student from Cambodia. When Kunthea was a child, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine.
The curve in her back has worsened and causes Kunthea discomfort. Seeking treatment, Kunthea visited our medical partner’s care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, where she was told she would undergo a procedure to treat her condition. The surgery with help correct the position of the bones, and prevent further curving of the spine.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is asking for $1,500 to cover the cost of Kunthea’s surgery on September 5.
Kunthea’s mother says, “I want my daughter to be healthy and stay in school”.
Kunthea is a 14-year-old student from Cambodia. When Kunthea was a child, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spin...
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September 19, 2017
Kunthea underwent spinal surgery.
Kunthea’s surgery went well and now more than one week later, she is still working with physiotherapists and making plans to go home for the upcoming Pchum Benh holiday, where Cambodians pray and give food offerings at the temple and in their homelands to remember their deceased relatives. Surgery will straighten the bones and prevent further worsening of Kunthea’s condition, allowing her to stay in school and feel less shy.
She says, “I am happy that my back is better and I can continue my studies.”
Kunthea's surgery went well and now more than one week later, she is still working with physiotherapists and making plans to go home for the...
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