Kuon is a 73 year-old loving grandmother who has one son, six daughters, and twelve grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away five years ago in a traffic accident, at which time Kuon moved in with her second oldest daughter. Her children work in the rice fields or nearby garment factories and help support Kuon around the house. About two years ago, Kuon developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia, itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. When Kuon learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On July 17th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Kuon is able to contribute to the cost of the surgery and is asking for help to fund the remaining $253. She shared, "I hope after surgery I can go to the pagoda by myself. I want to be able to do things on my own and help with my grandchildren more."

Ruon is a 63-year-old retired rice farmer from Cambodia. He has been married for 40 years and lives with his wife in a rural area of Kampong Thom Province. Ruon enjoys walking to the pagoda and visiting a local market near his village. Two years ago, Ruon developed a cataract in his right eye, causing itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. Ruon said that he feels saddened by his loss of independence When Ruon learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 12th, Ruon will undergo cataract surgery at CSC's care center. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Ruon shared, "I hope that after the surgery, I will regain my independence and confidence. I will be able to go out easily, recognize faces and objects, and grow some vegetables around my home."

John is a 9-month-old infant from Haiti. He is the youngest child in a large family. John has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, John has been experiencing increasing head circumference. Without treatment, John will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, Project Medishare, is requesting $897 to cover the cost of surgery for John at Hospital Bernard Mevs. This is the only site in the country where this care is currently available. This critical treatment will drain the excess fluid from John's brain to reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, John will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. John's family hopes the surgery will allow him to live a more full and happy life.