Mao is a 60 year-old grandmother. She has two sons, two daughters, and fourteen grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away from lung cancer four years ago, and Mao has since moved in with her youngest daughter. She is mostly retired, but still takes care of cows in fields near her house. Her daughter and son-in-law help support her by working in construction, while Mao helps look after her grandchildren and does most of the cooking for their family. Around one year ago, Mao developed a cataract in her right eye-a clouding of the lens of the eye. This causes Mao to have blurry vision and difficulty keeping her balance. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Mao learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On September 6, 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. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. She shared: "I hope I can see my family more clearly and be more useful around our house."

Roeun is a 41-year-old father of three. He lives in Kampong Thom with his wife, two daughters, and one son. His wife works in a garment factory and Roeun used to work as a tuk-tuk driver before his injury. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching Cambodian boxing on TV. On August 2, 2022, a car crashed into Roeun's tuk-tuk. He lost consciousness and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of an open fracture in his right humerus and left tibia. Unfortunately, the accident had a lasting impact, and since then Roeun has not been able to lift his hand or use his arm, preventing him from working. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his right side, a type of nerve damage that results in loss of function and sensation. Roeun has been afraid to seek further treatment due to costs. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help Roeun. Their care center is the only center in Cambodia where he can receive brachial plexus injury surgery and regain the use of his arm. On June 1st, he will undergo this surgery. Our medical partner is requesting $709 to fund this procedure. Roeun shared: "My one wish is that I can do daily activities like before the accident."

Veasna is a 15 year-old high school student. He lives in Phnom Penh with his parents and three siblings. His mom has a job in a clothing factory just outside of the city, and his father works as a security guard. Prior to his accident, Veasna enjoyed playing volleyball and soccer with his friends. In March 2023, he got in a motorbike accident and broke his left arm. He sought treatment from a traditional healer near his house, but is unable to use his arm and hand due to paralysis. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He is unable to use his hand and has stopped attending school. Veasna traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On September 14th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will be able to use his arm and hand. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $709 to fund this procedure. He shared, "I hope I can fix my arm so I can go to school and get a job to help my family."