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Volunteers’ Voices |
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Dr Kelvin Khng, Dentist on Singapore- Cambodia Friendship
Mission on the 1st-7th May 2009 in Kampong Cham, Cambodia.
This is my first time in Cambodia and it was really an eye opener. Being a
rookie in the field of mission trips with only experience of viewing clips on
YouTube on operations smile, I was ever excited when I received news that I was
selected to be the dentist on board the mission. A chance of a lifetime and a
journey that is unforgettable I must say having been there.
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Over the days , I was able to see and appreciate the
living conditions of the locals. Though having a communication barrier as I do
not speak Khmer, I am happy that I could attend to the dental needs of some of
the kids. Being able to witness and assist one of the world’s best in the cleft
lip and palate surgery was a gift. Though the procedure might be simple for most
surgeons, the impact and change that is brought to the child is something that
is priceless. As we see them open their eyes and their parents hugging them at
the recovery area in tears, I am proud that I was able to be part of this
miracle.
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All work and no play is not the way this mission works.
Apart from the work that happens in the day, we are able to enjoy the scenic
view that the Mekong river brings at night. Amazing how life revolves around the
river. We were also treated to the beautiful voices of our fellow local and
foreign delegates as we sang the night away. With delegates of the mission
coming from all around the world, we were able to learn and share from each
other. Though we help the locals, they truly helped us more as we realize what
we can do in changing lives forever. |
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