Vichet lives with his parents, younger sister, and two nieces in Kampong Cham province. His parents are retired farmers and his four siblings help support the family through work in farming and local construction jobs. Vichet was born with a condition called congenital syndactyly, a condition where some of the fingers on his left hand are fused. This not only makes him self-conscious but also makes it difficult to hold objects. Fortunately, our medical partner can help. On April 23rd, surgeons at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform a life-changing contracture release surgery and a skin graft on his left hand. This transformative surgery will empower him to use his fingers and hands more easily. While Vichet and his family can contribute $50, they need help to raise $437 to fund the procedure. After surgery, Vichet hopes to build confidence and would like to find a job near his home.

Ol is a 52-year-old rice farmer who lives in Kampot province with her husband. Their three children live nearby and help support them and visit often. Ol loves spending time with family, chatting with her friends in the village, and watching Cambodian soap operas. This past September, Ol fell at home and fractured her right arm. She sought treatment from a traditional healer in the village, but the fracture has not healed. She is in pain and unable to carry out every day activities. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) can help. On December 7th, Ol will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $483. This procedure will help her restore function in her arm. Ol and her family are able helping to contribute towards the cost of the surgery, but need help raising $483 to fund her treatment. She shared, "I want to get better so I will be able to do my housework and cooking."

Veasna is a happy 4-year-old who loves soccer, cars, and watching cartoons on his mom's phone! His parents work in clothing factories supplying major global retailers, and while they are at work, Veasna's grandparents and family neighbors help care for him. About two years ago, Veasna burned his left hand in an accident. Since then, burn scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin around the fingers. When Veasna's parents learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On February 6th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve the functioning of Veasna's hand by releasing the scar tissue on three of his fingers. CSC is requesting $495 to fund this procedure and Veasna's family contributed $100 to his care. Veasna shared, "I hope I can use my hand more easily and play with my toys."