August 5, 2021
Channa is an 11-year-old student and an only child. Her parents are farmers who grow rice during the rainy season and vegetables during the dry season. She is in the sixth grade at school and likes to read and do math.
Six months ago, she noticed that a mass had appeared on her right arm. The mass was small at first, but has grown quickly. She experiences pain and discomfort in the area where the mass is located and it is difficult for her to write.
Channa and her mother traveled to visit our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, to receive treatment. On August 5th, surgeons will remove the mass. Now, Channa’s family needs help raising $231 to fund this procedure.
Channa’s mother shared, “I hope that the mass can be removed and not come back, so that my child can be comfortable at school. I am excited to see her smiling with her friends again.”
Channa is an 11-year-old student and an only child. Her parents are farmers who grow rice during the rainy season and vegetables during the ...
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September 20, 2021
Channa underwent mass excision surgery so she can return to school.
Channa and her mother traveled for two hours on difficult roads to reach our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre, where she underwent a successful surgery to remove a noncancerous tumor. Channa will undergo physical therapy for the first week or so at the hospital before returning to their province. Channa looks forward to returning to school and focusing on her studies, especially on Khmer history which she shared that she loves learning about.
Smiling, Channa told us that she feels grateful that surgeons were able to remove the tumor so she can grow up normally. Channa’s mother also appreciates the support, “I am so thankful that Channa’s tumor will not grow back and she can be a normal child. Thank you to the staff and everyone who helped to pay for her surgery.”
Channa and her mother traveled for two hours on difficult roads to reach our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre, where she underwent...
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