Chorn is a 33-year-old father of three. Chorn is married; he and his wife both work in a local factory. Chorn’s children are all in public school. When Chorn and his wife have free time, they grow vegetables around their house to support their daily meals.
When he was a child, Chorn had a severe ear infection. This infection caused the tympanic membrane, or the ear drum, in his right ear to perforate. For this reason, Chorn experiences pain, fevers, and frequent ear discharge. It is difficult for him to hear in the busy factory and he often misses work because he feels poorly.
Chorn traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On September 6th he will undergo a myringoplasty procedure in his right ear. During this procedure, 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.
Chorn shared, “I hope the doctors can help me so I will no longer have infections and can hear better. It is important for me to work to support my family.”