Ernest is a 43-year-old man who works as an electrician in Haiti. Ernest is one of millions of people around the world affected by lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by mosquito borne parasitic worms that attack the lymphatic system and cause extreme swelling of areas near the lymph nodes. As a result of the disease, Ernest has developed a large hydrocele that limits his daily movement and hinders his work. Funds raised on Watsi will go to cover the cost of his $400 surgery (including transportation and follow up care) as well as provide Ernest with medication to prevent the recurrence of lymphatic filariasis. Living Hope Haiti writes, "On his wages as an electrician, Ernest will never be able to afford surgery in Haiti, as healthcare in Haiti is priced far above what the majority of the country can afford, and there is essentially no free care in Haiti."