Preparing for Surgery in Cambodia
November is a perfect time of year for Phnom Penh, Cambodia to take part in the WJoS. The weather is mild and there is a festive feel in the air as we approach the countries annual water festival.
The international medical and non-medical volunteers arrived excited to begin the mission and mix with the Cambodian team.
The 8-9 of November signified Operation Smile Cambodia’s first days of screening, which was by all reports smooth sailing. Many of the volunteers are true veterans of Operation Smile; some of them count this as their 31st mission! Over the two day period 269 Children and young adults were medically evaluated for surgery and more are expected to come throughout the week. Surgery begins on Monday morning.”
- Fleur Childs, Operation Smile Cambodia
Hi Fleur,
This is a message from Liesbeth….I was working at World Education during the previous mission in March when we brought in some kids from the provinces, remember? You followed them by camera (when we had a great time in the Sorya Market after the week in hospital)…..I have moved to the other side of the world in July (to Suriname in South America) but I am dying to hear how Rean and the others are doing? Hoping that you can fill me in? I am sure they have all come to the check up with their great new smiles!
Best and keep up the good work,
Liesbeth