Sam Ol is a 19-year-old young man from Kampong Spueu province in Cambodia. He lives with his parents and they all work in nearby rice fields. In his free time, Sam Ol enjoys having conversations with his neighbors in the village, and browsing the social media. In February 2023, Sam Ol was involved in an accident between a motorcycle and a tractor, and he sustained a closed fracture of his right shinbone. The injury also resulted in tendon damage, causing a shortening of muscles in his foot. This has caused muscle stiffness and contracture, and the nerve injury is a high risk for muscle paralysis. He went to a local hospital for treatment, but he has still been finding it difficult to walk due to chronic pain. Since his injury, Sam Ol hasn't been working very often, and the family's income is significantly reduced. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On May 2nd, Sam Ol will undergo a tendon transfer procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will improve the function and mobility of his leg. Sam Ol and his family are able to contribute $100 towards the cost of his treatment and need help raising $472 more to fund the cost of the surgery and post-op care. Sam Ol says: "I am eager to return to work and contribute to supporting my family again."

17-year-old Kim Leng lives in Phnom Penh with his mother, younger sister, and several members of his extended family. His mother works as a cleaner in a bank, while other members of the household help support the family by working in local service jobs. Kim Leng is a senior in high school. He hopes to attend university, and to obtain a job in marketing or sales after he has graduated. In April 2023, Kim Leng was in a motorbike accident, and injured his right leg. There was nerve damage to his right ankle, but he was unable to afford the treatment from the local trauma center. As a result, he has developed foot drop, which causes his right foot to drag whenever he walks. The foot drop - along with constant discomfort - renders Kim Leng unable to pursue his daily activities. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is here to help. On December 12th, Kim Leng will undergo a tendon transfer procedure at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, which will improve the function and mobility of his leg. Now he needs your help to fund the $572 cost of the surgery. Kim Leng shared: "I hope I can walk like before the accident and play soccer again."

Phalla lives with her five siblings, their aunt and cousin in Kampong Thum province in Cambodia. Her relatives work as merchants in the local market and one sibling is a teacher. In March 2021, Phalla fell while walking down the stairs of her home and fractured her right hip. She was not able to seek immediate treatment due to COVID-19 lockdowns and her fear of going to the hospital. Eventually, Phalla was treated at a nearby hospital, but the fracture has still not healed. She experiences constant pain and relies on a wheelchair. Phalla and her younger brother travelled for six hours to seek help from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On April 24th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform a hemiarthroplasty surgery on her right hip. This will help Phalla regain her mobility and to live without pain. Phalla and her family are able to contribute $100 but need help raising $444 to fund the procedure and post-op care. Phalla hopes surgery will eliminate her pain and enable her to walk again. She would like to start looking for work once she has healed.