Meet Srey Roth, a bright young student, living with her parents and younger brother in Cambodia. Her parents work as farmers. When Srey Roth is not in class, she enjoys reading, doing her homework, and helping her brother with his studies.
Eight months ago, Srey Roth developed a chalazion - an inflamed cyst in the tear gland - in her right eye. The cyst causes her itchiness, irritation, and swelling. It also makes it difficult for Srey Roth to see clearly, interfering with her schoolwork. She is embarrassed by the way her eye looks, and by the comments made by some of her schoolmates.
Fortunately, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is able to help. On October 20th, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After she has recovered, Srey Roth’s symptoms should improve, allowing her to see clearly again. Now she needs your help to raise $210 to fund this procedure.
Srey Roth said: “I hope the doctors will do this surgery, so I can see to go to school again.”