Success! Ally from Tanzania raised $880 to fund surgery to help increase his mobility.

Ally
$880
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Ally's treatment was fully funded on September 18, 2022.
  • Ally's story
  • Ally's update
June 9, 2022

Photo of Ally post-operation

October 5, 2022

Ally underwent surgery to help increase his mobility.

Ally underwent successful surgery and is recovering well! Now, he is able to walk easily without any of the difficulty or pain he experience...

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Ally's Timeline

  • June 9, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ally was submitted by Edward Mugane, Impact Assessment Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • June 10, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ally received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • June 16, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ally's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 18, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ally's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 5, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Ally's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Residing in Kampong Thom province alongside her parents, two brothers, and two sisters, Sine's family earns their livelihood from the nearby rice paddies. Sine's favorite food is Khmer noodle soup, and she finds she loves Cambodian Studies. During her free time, she engages in reading and enjoys playing with her siblings. When she grows up, she wants to attend a prestigious university and ultimately pursue a career as a doctor. Sine was born with a hairy nevus - a type of birthmark characterized by a darkly pigmented, often raised patch of skin covered with hair. These birthmarks can vary significantly in size and appearance, ranging from small and barely noticeable to larger and more prominent. Hairy nevi are present at birth and are caused by an overgrowth of pigment cells in the skin. While most hairy nevi are harmless, larger ones may carry a slightly increased risk of developing into skin cancer, particularly melanoma. As Sine has gotten older, her insecurities around her birthmark have led to her missing a lot of school. In the pursuit of a solution, Sine and her mother traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, the care center of our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) for treatment. The doctors at CSC devised a treatment plan for Sine. On November 15th, 2023, Sine is scheduled for a partial removal of the nevus, with a follow-up in six months for additional planning and removal. Skilled surgeons at CSC will conduct the initial operation, employing skin grafting from her scalp to excise part of the nevus. This intervention aims to restore Sine's confidence, enabling her to resume regular school attendance, and to minimize her future health risks. CSC is requesting $726 to help fund the cost of this transformative procedure for Sine. Her mother shared, "I hope she can feel better and will want to play with her friends."

$246raised
$480to go