Lun is a 62-year-old farmer with one daughter, five sons, and seven grandchildren. Lun and his wife are rice farmers which keeps them very busy throughout the year. At the end of a long day at work, Lun likes to listen to the news on the radio and shared that he always enjoys his wife's cooking. One year ago, Lun developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision and photophobia. Lun has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on his own. When Lun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On April 20th doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, Lun will be able to see clearly. Now, CSC is helping Lun raise $253 to fund the procedure. Lun shared, "I hope after surgery I can see well again. I would like to continue to plant rice and vegetables to sell at our local market and earn money to support our living."

Moses is a seven-year-old boy. His father shared that he is jovial and active, just as most of the kids his age, however, he is not doing well in school because he has had reduced hearing in both ears. Moses has been diagnosed with moderate to severe hearing loss. He requires bilateral amplification, and is scheduled for treatment and fittings of hearing aids in both ears to help him pick up voices and be able to study well. The income from his father's work as a tout in the transport industry is inconsistent and, therefore, not sufficient to cover the scheduled procedure. His mother recently traveled to the UAE to work as a domestic worker, but they are not able to gather the funds needed for his care. His family is requesting financial help them pay the $1,171 cost for his treatment and care. Moses' father shared, “Our kid is eager to go to school. He always accompanies his sibling to school although he is not examined yet. If he gets the hearing aids, they will help him study well."

Sophea is a 61-year-old widower with one son, two daughters, and several grandchildren. All of his children are married, but one of his daughters and her husband still live with him, which is nice company for Sophea. For about 15 years, Sophea has had hypertension and type two diabetes, but he has been unable to afford regular check-ups. Three months ago, he injured his left foot. The wound was treated, but now he has an ulcer, gangrene, and cannot feel his foot or walk without crutches. Fortunately, our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Sophea receive treatment. Surgeons there have determined the best course of action is an amputation of the infected portion of his foot. On February 28th, doctors will perform a Chopart amputation at the junction of his midfoot and hindfoot, near his ankle. After recovery, he hopes to have no more infections and can be back to being mobile again. Now, he needs help to fund the $446 procedure. Sophea shared, "I hope my foot will no longer have infections, and I can walk without crutches."