Van is 63 years old and a rice farmer from Cambodia. His wife and his eldest child also work on the rice fields. His middle child is a construction worker and the youngest is a teacher. Outside of work, he enjoys playing chess with friends in his village. In September 2025, Van was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in his right hip. The infection severely damaged the hip joint, causing pain in his right hip, knee, and outer thigh. He completed six months of TB treatment in March 2026, but the damage continued to affect his ability to walk. On April 29, 2026, he underwent a Girdlestone procedure to remove the damaged part of his hip joint. Further investigations showed chronic osteomyelitis but no evidence of TB. Although he has already had surgery, he still experiences mild pain when doing activities and needs a crutch to walk. He cannot walk outside his home or return to farming, making it difficult for him to carry out his usual activities independently. Van visited our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, for further treatment. Following reassessment, the medical team recommended a right revision total hip replacement, scheduled for November 4th. The operation aims to reduce his hip pain and improve his mobility, giving him hope of walking more comfortably, going outside independently, and eventually returning to farming. Van can contribute $100, but needs help raising $1,400 more to help cover the cost of his surgery and post-operative care. Van said, “I hope this surgery will ease my hip pain and help me walk more comfortably. I miss being able to go outside and work on my farm. I want to regain my independence, move around without relying on crutches, and return to my normal daily activities when I recover.”

Dim is an 85-year-old retired rice farmer from Cambodia. He has one son and three grandchildren. His wife passed away 19 years ago from cancer, and Dim lives now with his son. Dim enjoys watching the news on TV and listening to monks pray on the radio. About two months ago, Dim developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him to have itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Dim has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places on his own. When Dim learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On October 21st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Dim contributed a $25 co-pay toward his care and needs help raising $238 more to fund his surgery. Dim said, "I hope, after surgery, my eye can see better. I can go outside and join ceremony and pagoda."

Heang is a 70-year-old woman from Cambodia. She used to sell vegetables at the market, but she has stopped working. She lives with her older sister and her nephew, who works as a trailer driver and supports their living expenses. For fun, she likes to go for walks and exercise. About three months ago, Heang developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Heang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On August 3rd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $263 procedure. Heang shared, "I hope my eye surgery will restore my sight so I can recognize my relatives, travel to places further away, and no longer worry about my eyes."