Samnang is a 44-year-old electrician from Cambodia. He was recently married; he and his wife work at the same garment factory in Phnom Penh. They are looking forward to starting a family. Two years ago, Samnang developed a pterygium in his right eye, causing him Irritation, sun burning, and blurry vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Samnang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for one hour seeking treatment. Samnang needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of his procedure is $216. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for May 08. Samnang's wife said, "It is sad that he can't come to work with me everyday, and we struggle without his income, so I really hope the doctor can repair his eye."

Sokhom is a 30-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He and his wife have been married for ten years and have two children together. His children recently started school. His wife farms alongside him, taking care of their pigs. Sokhom teaches his children everyday and helps them with their schoolwork. In his free time he also likes listening to the radio. In early June 2020, he cut his ankle while working. He soon developed a rash and a skin infection around the cut. He went to a local clinic where they tried to clean and dress the wound, but the infection returned. His ankle is now swollen, painful, and has discharge being released from the wound. When Sokhom learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for five hours seeking treatment. On July 10th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to to remove damaged skin and infected tissue from wound. Now, Sokhom needs help to fund this $273 procedure. Sokhom said, "My ankle is too painful to walk and work to support my family, so I hope the doctors can easily treat the wound and make my foot healthy again."

Ratha is a six year old boy with one younger brother. Their parents are farmers. He is in the first grade and loves reading books about animals. Everyday when he finishes his homework, he takes his brother outside to play. They also like to watch cartoons together. Since he was born, Ratha has had contracted muscles in the left side of his neck, which has made it difficult for him to move or rotate his head. In addition, his head is tilted to the left side, and he cannot keep it straight. Ratha has often experienced social ostracization due to this condition, and he has difficulty participating in athletics with other students. Doctors at Watsi's Medical Partner CSC now plan to perform a tenotomy in order to release the tension in his neck and allow him to gain a greater range of motion. After this procedure he will be able to rotate and tilt his head normally. Ratha's father said, "My son enjoys playing soccer near the house, but I want him to be able to play with all the children and make a lot of friends. This surgery will really make his life better."