Mengleang is a 22-year-old farmer who lives at home with his parents and his younger brother, who is 17 years old. His father is the village chief in their community and Mengleang often helps him with his duties. In addition to working in rice fields, Mengleang also takes care of many cows. When he is not working, he loves to play volleyball and listen to music.
In April 2021, Mengleang was in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture in his left tibia. After the accident, his family took him to a traditional healer, who affixed a splint. He was able to walk with crutches, but now the area around the fracture has become swollen and painful. It is difficult for him to walk and he is in pain.
Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, can help. On May 17th, Mengleang will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will cost $465. This procedure will heal the fracture and help him walk easily.
Mengleang shared, “I want to be able to work again with my full strength and even get back to playing sports with my friends.”