Song is a retired rice farmer who shared that her husband passed away many years ago during the Khmer Rouge era. Song now lives with her son, who is also a farmer. Song enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and joining ceremonies at the pagoda. One year ago, Song developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and photophobia. As a result, she has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go out on her own. When Song learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 13th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund her procedure. Song says, "After surgery, I hope I can see well enough to go outside by myself and visit the pagoda again."

Sok Pha is a 54-year-old tailor living with her husband, a security guard, in Cambodia. She has three daughters and three grandchildren. At home, Sok Pha likes to listen to music and to watch movies on TV. Ten years ago, Sok Pha developed a non-cancerous growth in her left eye, causing tearing, irritation, and burning in her eye. This growth is a result of excessive sun damage, which caused cells to grow abnormally over the pupil in her left eye. Sok Pha has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside. When Sok Pha learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours to seek treatment. Sok Pha needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal cells, and to place a conjunctival graft on the surface of the cornea, to prevent a recurrence of this condition. Children's Surgical Centre is seeking $225, which will cover medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. Her procedure is scheduled for May 9th. Sok Pha says: "I hope after surgery I can see better so I can continue working as a tailor."

Gaudy is a 45-year-old farmer living with her husband. Gaudy and her husband - who is also a farmer - have five children, one of whom is a teacher, while another is a nurse. Because her family didn't have the money to pay her school fees, Gaudy was only able to study through year six in primary school. For two years, Gaudy has been experiencing lower abdominal pain, backache, and other worrisome symptoms. She has been diagnosed with premalignant cervical lesions, and will need to undergo a hysterectomy to remove her uterus. Because of their family's limited income, Gaudy and her husband are unable to cover the costs of Gaudy's treatment. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $219 to fund Gaudy's surgery, which will take place on May 10th at the Karoli Lwanga Hospital In Nyakibale. Once she has recovered, Gaudy will be able to resume her daily activities, finally free of pain. Gaudy says: “I hope to get much better after my surgery and to regain my health once my surgery is successfully done.”