Success! Pao from Cambodia raised $398 to fund cataract surgery.

Pao
$398
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Pao's treatment was fully funded on April 22, 2019.
  • Pao's story
  • Pao's update
February 25, 2019

Photo of Pao post-operation

February 27, 2019

Pao underwent cataract surgery.

Pao has returned home after a successful operation. As per his doctor's instructions, he had surgery in one eye, and will need to return in ...

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Pao's Timeline

  • February 25, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Pao was submitted by Lindsay Bownik, Stakeholder Relations Officer at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • February 26, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Pao 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.

  • February 26, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Pao's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 27, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Pao's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • April 22, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Pao's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 4 donors

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Koem Long is a 21-year-old who works in construction - ever since his motorcycle accident he hasn't been able to work. He is an only child and lives with his elderly grandparents. Currently, he stays at home to assist his grandparents and enjoys watching TV in his free time. Two months ago, Koem Long collided with another motorbike on his way home from work. He fell on the pavement, fracturing his jaw and injuring his right shoulder. He went to a local government hospital to repair his fractured jaw but was told they could not repair his shoulder. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his right side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. Two months later, his right arm is still non-functional. He cannot lift his shoulder or move his arm. Koem Long feels pain and is very disappointed that he cannot help his grandparents or find a job in his current condition. Koem Long traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment. This is the only center in Cambodia where this treatment is available. On February 20th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he hopes to have movement in his hand and be able to find work. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $709 to fund this procedure. Koem Long said, "After surgery, I hope I will be able to move my hand easily, ride my motorbike, spend time with my friends, and find work."

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