Success! Chanla from Cambodia raised $253 to fund cataract surgery for his left eye.

Chanla
$253
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$0
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Fully funded
Chanla's treatment was fully funded on March 19, 2023.
  • Chanla's story
  • Chanla's update
November 1, 2022

Photo of Chanla post-operation

March 30, 2023

Chanla underwent cataract surgery to heal his left eye.

Chanla realized that he needed to do something about his failing vision so that he did not become totally dependent on others. He took the a...

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Chanla's Timeline

  • November 1, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Chanla was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • November 1, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Chanla received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre in Cambodia. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • November 3, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Chanla's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 19, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Chanla's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 30, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Chanla's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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