Janet is an 18-year-old student and the second of three children in her family. Her parents do not have regular employment but do work whenever they can get it at a neighboring flower farm. Janet was doing well in her early years, but in 2020, she began falling, and started experiencing headaches, with symptoms similar to epilepsy. Sometimes her eyes were affected, causing blurred vision. She began falling more frequently, and she was admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital, where a brain tumor was diagnosed. Janet had a successful craniotomy (brain surgery). Following the surgery, she developed a limping gait, had difficulty talking, and experienced non-typical body movements. Over time, she seems to have improved as she continues with therapy. Janet started experiencing new symptoms just a few weeks ago. She began crying at night but could not explain her problem. Eventually, it was determined that her left hand was not straightening out and it was suspected that Janet may have fallen and broken her hand without knowing it. An x-ray showed a closed fracture dislocation of the left elbow. Janet's mother was advised to bring her to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), and their care center. The surgeon has recommended an Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF). This surgery will hopefully mend Janet's elbow. If not treated, Janet will continue to have pain. She may not be able to use her hand, and the fracture may develop malunion, or a permanent deformed healing. Fortunately, surgeons at AMH can help. On September 5th, Janet will undergo surgery. AMH is requesting $1,049 to fund this fracture repair procedure. Unfortunately, the family is not in a position to meet this cost. “My daughter does not even understand what is going on because of her other condition, but I plead for her support so that she can be able to use her hand in the future,” said Janet’s mother.

Socheata is a cheerful 6-year-old girl who lives with her parents and two siblings in Phnom Penh. Her father works on a construction site building a multi-level bookstore in the center of the city. Her mom works part-time in a restaurant as a dishwasher. Socheata loves painting, chasing her brother, and learning English in her first grade class. For the last two years, Socheata has been experiencing a constant sore throat, a hard time sleeping, and difficulty swallowing. Frequent illness causes her to miss school. Socheata was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils and adenoids, which, if not treated, will cause her symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Fortunately, our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) can help. On December 7th, surgeons will remove her tonsils and adenoids, hopefully relieving Socheata of her symptoms and helping her live much more comfortably. Socheata's parents are able to contribute to the cost of the surgery and need help raising $265 to fund her procedure. Her mom shared, "I want to see Socheata healthy so she can not miss school and start to eat more food."

Seng Huor is an eight-year-old 3rd grader. He lives in Kandal province with his parents, who are rice and corn farmers. He loves playing hide and seek with his friends in the village and eating Cambodian noodle soup. In December 2016, a motorbike burned his right knee. At that time, his parents brought him to a local clinic where he was treated with skin grafts and wound care. Since then, scar contractures have developed, tightening the skin around his burn. He cannot fully bend his knee, making daily activities, including walking, more complex. When Seng Huor's family learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, they traveled there seeking treatment. On June 15th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to improve the mobility and function in his leg. Now, his needs help to fund this $495 procedure. His parents shared that they are hoping Seng Huor can walk easily again, this is a big hope they share for his treatment and future.