Sak is 32-years-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He was recently married, and he and his wife have a nine-month-old daughter. His wife was a factory worker, but has been staying at home to take care of the baby. In order to supplement his income, Sak also raises and sells chickens. In his free time he enjoys watching boxing on TV and doing the housework.
Three months ago, Sak was in a motor accident in which he suffered trauma to his left shoulder and forearm. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He received treatment from another hospital, but the operation was unsuccessful and now he can no longer move any joints in his left arm or fingers on his left hand. His family is worried that he will have permanent damage and will not be able to continue working, making life for his wife and young daughter very difficult.
Sak traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On June 2nd, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to move and use his left arm again. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $696 to fund this procedure.
Sa said, “I am worried for my family when I can’t work, so I hope after surgery I can move my shoulder again like normal.”
