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

Sophal
$398
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$0
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Fully funded
Sophal's treatment was fully funded on August 6, 2019.
  • Sophal's story
  • Sophal's update
May 5, 2019

Photo of Sophal post-operation

May 7, 2019

Sophal underwent cataract surgery.

Sophal has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor's instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return in a ...

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Sophal's Timeline

  • May 5, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • May 6, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sophal 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.

  • May 6, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sophal's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • May 7, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sophal's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • August 6, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sophal's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 11 donors

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76-year-old Moyenda hails from a village in Lilongwe District. He has 12 children of whom 3 are in school and the rest are married in their respective homes. Moyenda had to leave primary school when he was young, therefore he could not secure a good job and support his family. He depends on farming where he grows maize for consumption and sweet potatoes for commercial purposes. For one year, Moyenda has been experiencing a painful swelling in a sensitive area. The swelling disappears after a while, and it is accompanied by abdominal pain and vomiting. He has been visiting different health centers where he was given drugs to no avail until he was advised to visit Nkhoma Hospital for further assessment. Moyenda was diagnosed with a left inguinal hernia, and he was scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery. However, he cannot afford the cost although he wishes to undergo surgery. This condition has had a negative impact on Moyenda’s life as he feels abdominal pain when the swelling appears, and he cannot do his farming activities. If the condition is left untreated, it may lead to strangulation which can be life-threatening. Treatment will relieve him of the pain and he will be able to focus on his farm without any hindrances from the condition. Moyenda is scheduled for hernia repair surgery February 13th. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $500 to fund surgery, medications, and medical care. Moyenda says, “I would love to be free of this condition for good.”

$20raised
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