Man is an 81-year-old retired rice farmer from Kampong Cham province, Cambodia. He has two sons, two daughters, and 11 grandchildren. Sadly, his wife passed away six years ago. He lives with his oldest son and is a Buddha archbishop. At the local pagoda, he conducts worship services, performs ceremonies, and officiates at festivals. At home, Man likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio. About one year ago, Man developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. He is unable to read the Book of Buddha or help younger monks with their lessons due to limited vision. 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. Man traveled three hours to seek treatment with our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), and he is scheduled for cataract surgery on August 4th. Doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Man is able to contribute $100 towards the cost of the procedure and need help with raising $253 to fully fund his surgery and care. Man said, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again. I can read the Buddha book well and support my pagoda."

Rathana is a 40-year-old tailor who lives in Kandal province with her husband, who is a security guard. She is proud of the dresses that she sews from home and sells to local shops. When not working, she loves to try different food recipes for her husband. Three years ago, Rathana had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in her left ear to perforate. Because of this, Rathana experiences chronic pain, ear discharge, and hearing loss. She frequently spends money at the pharmacy for medications that do not work long-term. She is worried that her hearing loss will be permanent. It is difficult for her to communicate clearly with others, and she shared that she feels embarrassed that she does not understand when villagers or family talk to her. Rathana traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On September 5th, she will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in her left ear. During this procedure, surgeons will close the perforation, grafting a patch over the hole. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $487 to fund this procedure and Rathana is able to contribute $100. This covers the surgery, medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Rathana said: "I hope that my ear will stop being painful, my hearing will improve, and I will have no more headaches."

Joseph is a 37-year-old, hard working man. He is married and a father of two children aged 7 and 2 years old. Joseph does casual work at construction sites, while his wife takes care of their young children. Unfortunately, on Friday, 24th March, as he was going home from work, Joseph was hit by a hit-and-run motorcyclist. An X-ray confirmed that he was injured on the right side of the body and sustained a closed fracture of his right humerus (upper arm bone). Joseph is in pain, and is unable to use his hand for work. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On April 6th, Joseph will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. He will heal, no longer be in pain and can resume working. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $1,049 to fund this procedure. Joseph lamented, “I am the only breadwinner of my family; they are all dependent on me. I am begging for help so that soon I can be well to continue supporting my family.”