Yeu is a 67-year-old retired rice farmer. She is married and has three sons, three daughters, and fifteen grandchildren. Yeu lives with her youngest daughter and her husband, who are also rice farmers. Yeu said that her favorite hobbies are cooking for her grandchildren and listening to monks pray on the radio. Six months ago, Yeu developed a cataract in her right eye, causing blurry vision and headaches. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. When Yeu learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On June 12th, Yeu will receive cataract surgery at CSC's care center. During this procedure, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After recovery, Yeu will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure. Yeu shared, "I hope that surgery will make my eye better and stop the pain. I want to be able to do housework and go to the pagoda to pray."

Samen is a 36-year-old construction worker and mother. She has one son and one daughter, both in elementary school. Her husband works with her for the same construction company. In her free time, Samen likes spending time with her kids and listening to traditional Cambodian music. Five years ago, when she had an electric shock at work, afterwards Samen developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her to be unable to see out of that eye. When Samen learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On July 17th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Samen is able to contribute to the cost of the surgery and needs help with $253 to fully fund the procedure. She shared, "I want to improve my vision so that I can work more and earn enough money to stop construction work and open a grocery shop in my village."

Im is a 71-year-old loving grandfather from Cambodia, where he lives on the outskirts of Phnom Penh province with his wife. They have three daughters, four sons, and 23 grandchildren. When he was younger, Im worked in construction, but now he and his wife are retired. They are supported by their children, some of whom are farmers, while others are construction workers. Two years ago, Im developed cataracts in both of his eyes, probably as a result of the many years of working outside, when his eyes were being regularly exposed to the UV rays from the sun. Im's vision is impaired, making it difficult for him to see clearly. Im sought help from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. On September 1st, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Center will perform bilateral small incision cataract surgery, and implant intraocular lenses in both of his eyes. Now Im needs your help to fund this $443 procedure. Im said: "I hope after surgery I can see better and recognize the faces of my family. I hope to go to the pagoda with my wife to join the ceremonies."