Naw Moo is a 27-year-old woman from Burma who has lived with her husband, parents-in-law, two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law in an internally displaced person camp in Karen State for the past five months. They receive donated rice and dry goods occasionally, but it is not enough to cover their daily needs. Sometimes, she and her husband find work as agriculture day laborers, but work is very scarce. Her parents-in-law are retired and her siblings-in-law are still children. Around the end of July, Naw Moo started to experience light pain in her right lower abdomen which only stopped temporarily with painkillers. An ultrasound revealed that she has a mass beside her right ovary. Doctors want Naw Moo to undergo a CT scan, a procedure in which x-ray images taken from several angles are combined to produce cross-sectional images of the body. This scan will hopefully help doctors diagnose her condition and formulate an appropriate treatment plan. Our medical partner Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF) is requesting $414 to cover the cost of Naw Moo's CT scan and care, scheduled for September 8th. Naw Moo said, "We cannot go home to our village and now I am also sick. I feel sad but there is nothing I can do. I hope that I can receive treatment so that I can go back to the camp and find work to help my family generate an income."

Sideth is a 78-year-old widow and loving grandmother from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She has one son and six grandchildren that she sees often, as they live just down the street. Sadly, her husband passed away due to hypertension. For the last several decades, she has earned a small living as a morning glory (water spinach) seller in the market. In her free time, she likes listening to Buddhist prayers on the radio. About a year ago, Sideth developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places on her own. When Sideth learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for an hour seeking treatment. On August 10th, doctors will perform a small incision 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 this surgery. Sideth contributed $50 to her care. She shared, "I hope I can see better and do my work better so that I can help my family."

Chhoeun is a 61-year-old retired orphanage worker. She has a large family, with three sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away 15 years ago from hypertension. After his passing, Chhoen moved in with her youngest daughter, who supports the family by working as a rice farmer. Chhoeun said she loves to go to the pagoda every day and that she finds peace listening to the monks chant. Around three years ago, Chhoeun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. When Chhoeun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On July 5th, doctors at CSC's care center will perform a small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in Chhoeun's left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Chhoeun said that she hopes that she can enjoy her life and time with her grandchildren by improving her vision.