By Ellen Interlandi | Stakeholder Relations Officer
WHO WE ARE
CSC aims to improve the quality of life for disabled poor people by providing free or low-cost rehabilitation surgery. Integral to CSC’s mission is a program of training local surgeons and hospital staff by international experts – focusing on the development of sustainable surgical services.
The Gift of Ambulation After a Devastating Land Mine Injury
Kun is a hardworking rice farmer and caring grandfather from Cambodia. When it is not rice season, he works doing motorcycle repairs. In 1988, Kun’s leg was injured by a land mine, and he had to have a below knee amputation. The amputation site has become infected, causing him to experience pain when using the artificial leg. Kun traveled over seven hours to reach Children's Surgical Centre for surgery. With the help of our donors, he underwent a stump revision procedure in August. He spent several days in the hospital and took antibiotics for the infection. Soon after, he was able to return to his village in northern Cambodia. As his incision heals, his pain is less, and he can use his prosthetic leg again. He won’t need to use crutches and it will be easier for him to work on his farm to grow rice and feed his family.
Kun said: “I am relieved that I can work on my farm again. It has been difficult because I could not work when using crutches. I am grateful to the surgeons who fixed my leg. My wife is thrilled that I am improving. I want to thank the strangers who helped me have this surgery so I can get stronger to take care of my family.”
“I Used to Be a Patient at CSC”
Recently, we received a note from a young woman who had surgery seven years ago on her face by a French surgical team who perform free maxillo-facial consultations and surgery twice a year at CSC. She said: “I want to make a donation in return of your kindness. I was there five or six years ago and had surgery on my face. Back then my family was so poor. Without your free of charge treatment, I wouldn’t be able to go out with the confidence like I do now.”
We are guided by the needs of our patients and strive to help them achieve health and meaningful change in their lives.
THE ASK
Whatever you can give, please know we are grateful to receive it! Little acts of kindness can collectively make a big difference. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us through what continues to be several challenging years.
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