Syna is a cheerful, responsible 6-year old boy living with his family in Cambodia. Two years ago, Syna sustained severe burns to his foot after falling near a cooking fire in his home. Syna was treated by a local healer, but his injury has persisted, developing into severe contractures. As a result, he is plagued by routine discomfort, making simple tasks like walking and properly fitting into his shoes an arduous and difficult process.
Syna comes from an impoverished village near the Vietnamese border, his parents working as rice farmers. He loves riding his bike and has one younger sister who he looks after while his parents are working.
Syna needs surgery for a contracture release and skin graft to the affected area on his foot. Children’s Surgical Centre(CSC) is asking for $300 for the procedure, providing him increased mobility and relieving young Syna of this painful affliction.