November 17, 2022
Panha is a 14-year-old student from Cambodia who is studying in the 9th grade. He has an older and younger brother. His father works as a rice farmer, and his mother sells fish at the market.
When Panha was a year old, he experienced burns on his legs from a cooking fire accident. Burn scan contractures have developed, tightening the skin around the burns, especially on his right foot. As a result, it is difficult for Panha to wear shoes and walk, his legs feel itchy, and he is shy around his peers at school.
When Panha learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment for him. On November 17th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help him walk easily again. CSC is requesting $495 procedure to fund this procedure. Panha’s family was able to gather $100 to contribute to his care.
Panha shared: “I hope I feel comfortable about my legs and can walk easily after this surgery.”
Panha is a 14-year-old student from Cambodia who is studying in the 9th grade. He has an older and younger brother. His father works as a ri...
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April 19, 2023
Panha underwent burn repair surgery.
Surgeons successfully treated Panha’s burn scars and placed a skin graft to repair the damaged skin around his foot. He spent several days in the hospital until surgeons were assured his graft was successful. After a week, he was able to return home to his family. After his skin has healed, Panha will be able to perform daily activities again, like walking and returning to school. He is happy he won’t be in pain and can wear shoes when necessary.
Panha’s mother said, “We are relieved the burns Panha suffered are in the past, and he will be able to walk well again. We hope his foot will be better and he can go to school and ride his bike. I was feeling so bad that his foot would never be normal after his burn, but now I have hope he will be like other boys his age. Thank you to those who helped.”
Surgeons successfully treated Panha's burn scars and placed a skin graft to repair the damaged skin around his foot. He spent several days i...
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