Sok Horng is a 24-year-old woman who lives with her parents and her husband. Her parents are rice farmers and her husband works in a retail shop. At home, Sok Horng enjoys trying new recipes and listening to music. On August 25th, 2024, Sok Horng was in a motorcycle accident that resulted in a fracture of her right ring finger and a laceration of her upper lip. She was treated at a public hospital in Phnom Penh, where surgery was performed on her lip. Sok Horng came to our medical partner, Children Surgical Center (CSC), because she could not afford another surgery for her finger. Currently, she experiences swelling and intense pain, and is worried that it will make it difficult for her to work. On August 26th, Sok Horng will undergo a closed reduction and cast application surgery on her finger to ensure that the bones heal correctly, and reduce the risk of complications, allowing her to use her finger for work again. Sok Horng is able to contribute $50 but needs help to raise $435 more to fund the procedure. Sok Horng said, "I want to return to work soon and be able to help take care of my parents at home."

Sovan is a 54-year-old farmer, who lives with his wife in Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. Sovan and his wife work long days as rice farmers, while their only daughter works in Thailand. About a year ago, Sovan developed a mass on his left wrist. The mass has been slowly growing in size and causes discomfort when Sovan moves his wrist, making it difficult for him to work. He has never sought any treatment for the mass, but now he is worried that it might cause problems in the future. Sovan sought care from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On September 10th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will remove the mass. Sovan can contribute $40 to his care but needs to raise $233 more to fund the entire procedure. Sovan said: "If I get this operation, I will be able to use my hand for work again."

Va is a former construction worker from Kandal province, Cambodia. He is 64 years old and married with two daughters, three sons, and five grandchildren. His youngest son still lives at home and works for the same construction company that Va worked for before his retirement. Their other children live nearby, and visit often with the grandchildren. At home, Va enjoys caring for the garden, spending time with family, and watching boxing. Around two years ago, Va developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him 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. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own. When Va learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 28th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Va shared, "I hope after surgery, I can see clearly again. Once my eye is better, I want to open a bicycle repair shop in front of my house so I can earn more money to support my family."