March 7, 2023
Khorn is a 41-year-old potato and corn farmer from Cambodia. He lives with and cares for his widowed mother in Battambang province. He has two brothers and three sisters who live nearby. Outside of farming, he likes to cook for his mother and siblings.
Eight years ago, Khorn had an ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his right ear to perforate. As a result, Khorn experiences ear discharge, pain, and hearing loss. He has had bilateral ear discharge on and off since he was six years old, which has impaired his speech. He had surgery on his left ear several years ago, but his right ear continues to interfere with his hearing and overall health.
Khorn traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On March 7th, he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear where surgeons will close the perforation. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $487 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care.
Khorn said: “I hope I will get well from this illness after surgery. I want to improve my hearing and stop my ear discharge and pain. I can work on the farm to help feed my family when I feel good.”
Khorn is a 41-year-old potato and corn farmer from Cambodia. He lives with and cares for his widowed mother in Battambang province. He has t...
Read more

September 29, 2023
Khorn underwent ear surgery.
At the suggestion of a local hospital, Khorn traveled over seven hours for a consultation and surgery to correct his hearing difficulties. This was an important step for him, as his symptoms could have become more serious with permanent hearing loss. After a night in the hospital following surgery, he was able to return home. He will use antibiotic drops to decrease any risk of re-infection and return to the hospital in a week for his stitches to be removed. This surgery will help him to live more comfortably and improve his hearing and communication. Khorn also looks forward to eliminating the costs of the medicine he had to purchase and is glad he will feel well enough to cook for his mother.
Khorn said: “I feel happy about my good result. I will stop worrying about my ear infections, and I can go back to my farm to work to support my family. I am very grateful to the hospital.”
At the suggestion of a local hospital, Khorn traveled over seven hours for a consultation and surgery to correct his hearing difficulties. T...
Read more