Sinuon is a 39-year-old woman from Cambodia. Together, she and her husband have a four-year-old son. Her husband is a day laborer, while Sinuon and her son collect aluminum cans and bottles to recycle for additional income. In March 2020, Sinuon was involved in a motor vehicle accident and fractured her left tibia. She went to a government hospital, where her bone was stabilized with metal hardware. Now that her fracture has healed completely, Sinuon wants to have the hardware removed from her leg to avoid potential health problems in the future and improve her comfort and mobility. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On May 4th, Sinuon will undergo a hardware removal procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. Sinuon needs help to fund this $304 procedure. Sinuon said: "After surgery, I hope that I can walk well to collect cans with no aching in my leg."

Jarso is is a talkative and lively boy from Kenya. He is an aspiring soldier who has a severe wound on the right leg. He has not been able to go to school for more than two years now because of his condition. He is the youngest of two children. His mother passed away in 2015 and his father is a casual laborer in a dense urban part of the city that has a lot of poverty. He does not have medical coverage and already has a bill that his family is unable to pay. The stress on his family has also lead his father to seek psychological therapy in the facility. Jarso's father shared that two years ago, Jarso was pricked by a sharp object on his right leg but never reported it. He started experiencing extreme pain and abnormal swelling and was taken to a health facility in their hometown where he was treated for pain and swelling. His condition did not improve and his father opted to take him to his grandfather in Ethiopia where he was put under herbal and traditional treatments. The wound only worsened to the extent that he was constantly bedridden. He returned to Kenya where his neighbors advised him to visit Kijabe Hospital for care. On June 13th, Jarso was reviewed by the plastic surgery team and urgent care was recommended. He has so far undergone two major surgeries (Sequestrectomy and a debridement). He still needs another debridement and flap cover procedure to heal. His father cannot afford the surgery, he is appealing for financial support. Jarso is unable to walk without support and risks an amputation if the wound is not well treated. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Jarso receive treatment. On July 13th, surgeons will perform a debridement and skin graft procedure to heal his chronic wound and the risk for amputation will be significantly reduced. After complete healing, he will be able to return to school. Now, Jarso's family needs your help to fund this $1,185 procedure. Jarso's father says, “I am almost giving up! I thought it is a simple wound but it has taken over two years to heal. He has been through a lot of treatment including herbal and traditional remedies. They have all failed. The bone is so infected that he cannot even walk. He has missed school for two years now. I hope the treatment now enables him to walk and go back to school.”

Man is an 81-year-old retired rice farmer from Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. He has two sons, two daughters, and 11 grandchildren. Sadly, his wife passed away six years ago. He lives with his oldest son and is a Buddha archbishop. At the local pagoda, he conducts worship services, performs ceremonies, and officiates at festivals. At home, Man likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. About one year ago, Man developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. He is unable to read the Book of Buddha or help younger monks with their lessons due to limited vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. Man traveled three hours to seek treatment with our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), and he is scheduled for cataract surgery on August 4th. Doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Man is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of the procedure and need help with raising $253 to fully fund his surgery and care. Man said, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again. I can read the Buddha book well and support my pagoda."