Neang is a 67-year-old retired rice farmer, living with her husband and their youngest daughter. Altogether, Neang and her husband have one son, three daughters, and five grandchildren. One year ago, Neang developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and sensitivity to light. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is unable to go places on her own. Neang traveled for three and a half hours to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, to seek treatment. On May 17th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform cataract surgery, and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. This procedure will enable Neang to see clearly, and to become independent again. She is raising $253 to fund her surgery. Neang says: "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly. I want to help my daughter with housework and take care of my grandchildren well."

Lorn is a 63-year-old farmer who is married and has one daughter. Lorn enjoys playing with her grandchildren and listening to the radio. When she was much younger, Lorn had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. Now Lorn experiences pain, tinnitus, and ear discharge. She cannot communicate clearly with others and suffers from chronic pain. On May 17th, Lorn will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $487 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Lorn says, "I really hope my ear pain will stop and my hearing improves!"

Koem Ang is a 74-year-old grandmother with one daughter who is a coffee seller. Koem Ang takes care of her two grandchildren at home. Two years ago, Koem Ang developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. This has also made caring for her grandchildren so much more difficult. When Koem Ang learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled there hoping to access treatment. On April 6th, 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 $229 procedure. Koem Ang says, "I hope I can see well so I can take care of myself and help my daughter sell coffee and do housework."