In is a 73-year-old retired rice farmer from Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. She is divorced. She has one son, one daughter, and seven grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter, who is a garment worker. During her free time, she likes to go to the pagoda and join the ceremonies. About one month ago, the retina of In's left eye detached, causing her partial blindness. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When In learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On November 9th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. In's family can contribute $150, but needs help raising $556 more to help fund her procedure and care. In said, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better, so I can recognize faces and join the ceremonies at the pagoda."

Henry is a 55-year-old truck driver from Uganda. His wife is a tailor, and together they have five children, who are all in school. Henry has also taken responsibility for a young boy whose father passed away. He provides for the boy’s education and other basic needs as part of his commitment to caring for him. For more than two years, Henry has lived with a swelling in front of his ear. It has gradually increased in size and become increasingly painful. When the pain sets in, it sometimes extends towards his eye, making it difficult for him to concentrate on driving. Henry has a mass on his face and requires surgical excision. The doctors explained that removing the mass would help relieve the pain and discomfort and reduce the possibility of further complications. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, can help. Henry traveled to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital, to receive treatment. On November 12th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Henry needs help to raise $134 to fund this procedure. Receiving treatment would allow him to overcome the discomfort, return to his driving work, and continue supporting the children who depend on him. He says, “I want to continue working because many children are depending on me. But when this swelling becomes painful, I cannot concentrate on driving, and I lose the opportunity to earn. I have tried to manage my family responsibilities, but I cannot raise the money for this operation. I kindly ask the donors to help me get treatment so that I can return to work and continue providing for these children. I will be grateful for your support.”

Sarin is a 55-year-old Khmer noodle maker from Cambodia. She is married and has two daughters, two sons, and two grandchildren. She lives with her husband, who has a disability and is unable to work. Her two children are construction workers. In her free time, she likes to watch the news on TV and listen to monks pray on the radio. About one year ago, Sarin developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Sarin learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On October 29th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $263 procedure. Sarin shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better. I hope to go back to work and not worry about my eye anymore."