Randall Ryan
Randall's Story

Randall joined Watsi on February 24th, 2015. 12 other people also joined Watsi on that day! Randall's most recent donation traveled 8,800 miles to support Sokunthy, a 57-year-old widowed mother of four from Cambodia, to fund fracture repair surgery so that she can use her hand again.

Impact

Randall has funded healthcare for 358 patients in 16 countries.

Patients funded by Randall

Benedict is a 57-year-old father from the Philippines. His wife, two daughters, and two stepchildren all reside with him and he works hard to support them. He keeps himself occupied by caring for doves, which is a love that become his hobby. He lost his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide for his family, he turned his hobby into a business. Benedict now sells doves which is the family's only source of income. He usually earns around Php 8,000 ($141 USD) a month doing this. One month ago, Benedict began experiencing troubling symptoms, including excruciating discomfort, which restricts his ability to perform his day to day tasks. He suffers greatly from even the smallest movement. He cannot sit, stand up, or walk without pain. Benedict was diagnosed with Mixed Hemorrhoids Grade IV, the most severe level of internal hemorrhoids. He needs surgery to prevent his symptoms from getting worse. Fortunately, our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), is helping Benedict receive treatment. He is scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy on September 30 at WSFP's care center. A portion of the cost of his treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,285 to cover the cost of Benedict's procedure and care. Benedict said: "I hope to be a beneficiary of surgery as we cannot afford the expenses for the operation. Our family does not have a lot of income and I am hoping to remove the pain of my illness to return to work as the breadwinner for my family."

$1,285raised
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Khen resides in a household with her parents, dedicated rice farmers, and three siblings. Among her siblings, she has a 25-year-old brother and a 23-year-old sister who are actively involved in farming alongside their parents. Additionally, there's an 18-year-old brother currently pursuing his studies in the 11th grade. Khen, herself, is a 9th-grade student who finds joy in her chemistry class and cherishes the time spent with her friends. During her leisure hours, she likes to play volleyball and savor a good bowl of soup. She would like to attend a university and become a teacher when she graduates. Khen has developed a hard mass on the medial side of her left femur, and its growth over the past three months has become a source of worry for her parents. The pain she experiences while walking or standing for extended periods adds to their concerns. A villager told the family about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, which specializes in pediatric bone diseases. Recognizing the financial constraints that often hinder access to essential medical care, the family took a ten-hour journey over rough roads to reach the center for a diagnosis and potential cure for their daughter. Doctors have diagnosed her condition as osteochondroma, usually a benign lesion in children, characterized by a hard bump starting from the bone, usually near one end of a bone segment. On December 12, they plan to remove the hard mass attached to her femur. However, the family faces a financial hurdle, as the total cost of the complex procedure amounts to $726, which includes surgery, hospitalization, medications, and post-op rehabilitation. Khen said: "I am hoping to have an easy surgery so I can walk well soon with no pain and no more infection."

$726raised
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Saw Ywa, who is an eight year old fourth grader, lives with his parents, his two sisters, and a brother, in Mae Ra Ma Luang Refugee Camp in Thailand. His mother helps at home, while his father works for an organization in the refugee camp. Saw Ywa loves to go to school, and to play football. When Saw Ywa was two months old, his mother noticed a concerning swelling. His parents brought him to the clinic in the refugee camp, where they were told to bring Saw Ywa back when he was five years old, and at an appropriate age for surgery they were told. Over time, Saw Ywa’s parents noticed that the swelling was increasing in size. He would also experience pain sometimes. is parents brought him back to the clinic, and after another examination, Saw Ywa was diagnosed with an irreducible inguinal hernia, which would require surgery. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is seeking $1,486 to fund the hernia repair surgery that Saw Ywa needs. The procedure is currently scheduled for May 18th, at Mae Sariang Hospital. After he has recovered, Saw Ywa should no longer suffer from the pain that he lives with now. He should also be able to walk comfortably, and to be free of the embarrassment he feels by the visible bulge in a sensitive area. Saw Ywa’s father said: “He loves to play football with his friends. But sometimes, he feels ashamed to play because his friends will make fun of him. I hope after surgery he will be free from discomfort and shame.”

$1,486raised
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