Meng Lik lives in Kandal province with his parents and younger brother. His father works in construction, and his mom works in a nearby handbag factory. He enjoys running around with his little brother and watching cartoons. Two months ago, he was playing at home and fell with is left arm outstretched and dislocated his elbow. His family went to a traditional healer but Meng Lik is still in pain. They then brought him to a nearby clinic, where they were told he needed surgery. He's lost some function in his arm and hand, and is still in pain. A surgery can restore function in his arm and hand, and the Children's Surgical Centre is requesting $469 to cover his procedure, physiotherapy, and follow-up care. His mom shared, "I hope he can move his arm again and be able to play and start school next year."

Sam is a 53-year-old corn farmer who lives in Prey Veng province with his 26-year-old daughter, who is a rice farmer. The family eats rice for every meal, and Sam sells the corn he grows to supplement their income. Fourteen months ago Sam fractured his left forearm in a motorbike accident, while driving on a rough rural road. He visited a local government hospital, where they placed hardware to stabilize the bones for optimal healing. Due to chronic, dull pain, he is still unable to use his arm and wrist fully, and doctors would like the hardware removed to allow for complete healing. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On November 3rd, Sam will undergo a hardware removal procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will cost $304. After the surgery, Sam should be able to concentrate on his rehabilitation, so that he can strengthen his wrist and grasp objects better. Now he needs your help to raise the money to fund his procedure. Sam shared: "I hope that I can move my wrist more freely and be able to move and grip things easily. I want to grow corn to sell to help my daughter."

Heng is a widowed, 63-year-old retired rice farmer from Kandal province in Cambodia. She has two daughters and six grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away 20 years ago due to stomach cancer. Today, Heng lives with her youngest daughter, who is a rice farmer. A few years ago, Heng developed a cataract in her left eye, which causes her to experience photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. She feels isolated, as her impaired vision makes her reluctant to go out on her own and engage in social activities. Heng sought help from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On May 4th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. After she has recovered, Heng will be able to see clearly again. Now, she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Heng shared: "I hope after surgery I can see better. I hope to go outside on my own, take my grandchildren to school, and help my daughter."