San is a retired rice farmer with three daughters, six sons, and fifteen grandchildren. San shared that her husband passed away a long time ago, and now she lives next door to one of her daughters. San loves listening to the monks pray on the radio. Two years ago, San developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing and blurry vision. As a result, she has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she doesn't go many places on her own anymore. When San learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 21st, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to help fund this procedure. San says, "After surgery, I hope my vision improves so I can visit the pagoda by myself."

Leang is a 76-year-old widow with one daughter, two sons, and six grandchildren. She lives with her daughter, who is a farmer. When she is not cooking or helping her daughter to care for the grandchildren, she enjoys listening to the monks chant on the radio. Five years ago, Leang developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her sensitivity to light and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces. She is also worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Leang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On April 21st, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Leang shared, "After surgery, I hope I can see better so I can take care of myself. I want to go to the pagoda by myself and visit with my neighbors without being afraid I will fall."

Rem is a 65-year-old widow. She has two daughters, five sons, and many grandchildren. Her husband passed away many years ago, so she lives with and is supported by her youngest daughter who works in a local garment factory. At home, she likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio and go to the pagoda. One year ago, Rem developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia and blurry vision. She spends most of her time in the house because she does not see well enough to walk outside. When Rem learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for six and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 13th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure. Rem says, "I hope after surgery I will see clearly again. I hope to go outside and visit places on my own."