Sea is a 61-year-old rice farmer from Kompong Cham province. She lives in a village near her best friend- her younger sister. In her free time, she is a volunteer cleaner at her local pagoda. About three years ago, Sea developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, thus is unable to travel on her own. When Sea learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On April 20th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and place an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. She shared, "I hope after surgery I can do my work more easily and recognize people."

Vin is a playful two-year-old toddler from Cambodia who lives with his parents in Phnom Penh. His mother is a homemaker, while his father earns a living loading and unloading boats on the river. When Vin was an infant, his hands were burned by a fire when his mother was cooking. His parents took him to a local hospital for care, but burn scar contractures developed, tightening the skin on his hands and fingers. It is difficult for him to use his hands to hold objects or play with his friends. Vin's parents brought him to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, seeking help. On May 5th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform burn contracture release surgery. The doctors will remove the burned skin and cover the damaged area with a skin graft. This surgery will enable Vin to use his fingers easily Now, he and his family need your help to fund this $495 procedure. Vin's mother said: "We hope that the scar will release, and he will be able to move his fingers."

Leng is a 45-year-old rice farmer from Kompong Cham province. He is married with one daughter and one grandchild. Both his wife and daughter also work in the rice fields. When free from work, he likes spending time with his family and watching the news. About six months ago, Leng developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, thus is unable to travel on his own. When Leng learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On March 27th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. He said, "I hope after surgery I can do my work more easily and recognize people."