Capturing our Mission in Video

August 30, 2025

A Young Filmmaker from Singapore Brings CSC’s Mission to Life

This summer, Children’s Surgical Centre met a special young woman from Singapore — a 17-year-old student named Amanda with a passion for storytelling and a heart for service. While most students spend their school break resting or traveling, she chose to use her skills to make a difference. Amanda created a donor video that beautifully captures the stories of patients, the dedication of the medical team, and the life-changing surgeries that take place every day. Through her lens, the compassion and resilience of the Cambodian team shone brightly, bringing CSC’s mission to life in a way that words alone cannot. We hope her video will help CSC reach more supporters, inspiring them to join in providing free or low-cost, high-quality surgical care for Cambodians with disabilities. For a young student to offer her talent so generously is a reminder that anyone, at any age, can make a lasting impact.

At CSC, we are deeply grateful for her creativity and commitment — and we know that her video will help more Cambodians receive the care they need.

Author: Ellen Interlandi

Ellen, a registered nurse, and her husband Brian, an anesthesiologist, have been active volunteers at CSC since 2008. Ellen has undergraduate degrees in both Nursing and Spanish Literature, and a graduate degree in Health Management. Since 2020, Ellen has volunteered in the role of Stakeholder Relations, connecting with our generous supporters, interacting with visiting surgeons and students, and disseminating updates on Children's Surgical Centre.