Meet Roeut, a 66-year-old woman living with her husband in Battambang province in Cambodia. They have five children. Nine years ago, Roeut experienced episodes of intermittent, involuntary tearing from her right eye. She sought treatment at a clinic in Siem Reap province, which included eye drops, massage therapy, and the suctioning out of purulent material from her eye. Later, she underwent cataract surgery for both of her eyes. However, she continues to experience blurred vision, persistent tearing, and discomfort in her eyes. An ophthalmologist referred Roeut to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Surgeons at CSC diagnosed her with obstruction and infection of the right lacrimal duct, indicating a blockage in the tear drainage system of her right eye. On July 16th, Roeut will undergo dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. This procedure will address the tearing, watery eyes, and potential infections, due to impaired or blocked tear drainage. Roeut and her family are able to contribute $100 but need your help to raise $297 more to fund the procedure and post-op care. Roeut said: "After surgery, I hope my eye feels good again and I will have good vision and no tearing."

Sok Heng is a 13-year-old boy who lives in Takeo province with his parents. His older siblings live with a relative and attend high school in the capital city, Phnom Penh. His parents make and sell different kinds of ice cream outside their home. Sok Heng's favorite subject is Khmer history and culture. When he grows up, he wants to be an ice cream maker like his parents. In his free time, Sok Heng likes playing games on his dad's phone. When Sok Heng was just 5 years old, he accidentally injured his right hand and arm by placing his hand into a running ice machine. His mother immediately took him to a hospital in Phnom Penh, where doctors had to amputate his right arm above the elbow. In the last several months, the stump has become painful and there is overgrowth of the bone in the affected area. Sok Heng now needs another amputation on his right arm to address the issues with the current amputation site. On June 17th, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), will perform a right upper arm amputation to remove the unhealthy tissue and relieve Sok Heng from his pain. Sok Heng's family is able to contribute $100 towards his medical costs but needs help raising the remaining $379 to fund this procedure. After surgery, Sok Heng hopes he will no longer experience any pain, and can return to playing with his friends as soon as possible.

Renato is a 77-year-old man from the Philippines. He was previously married but has been separated from his wife since 1987. Renato is currently unemployed due to physical limitations as a senior citizen. He often uses his mobile phone for leisure and plays billiards in his free time. He relies on his social security pension of about $350 a month for his living expenses. Four years ago, Renato started to experience pain in the abdominal part of his body, especially when he lifted heavy objects. Due to the consistent pain, he decided to visit a private clinic to consult about his condition. It was found that he had an indirect inguinal hernia and was advised to undergo surgery. Fortunately, on August 17th, Renato will undergo hernia repair surgery. A portion of the cost of Renato's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines, is seeking help to raise $1,103 more to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will allow him to live more comfortably and confidently. Renato says, "Thank you very much for this opportunity to get treated. I may have no family but I feel that the Lord continues to send me people and organizations like you to help me so I am very grateful."