Meet Sam

Success! Sam from Cambodia raised $913 to fund a bilateral myringoplasty.

Photo of Sam post-operation
$913
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Sam's treatment was fully funded on December 15, 2020.
  • Sam's story
  • Sam's update
April 30, 2020
June 30, 2020

Sam's surgery was successful! She has been discharged with ear drops and a one-week followup appointment has been scheduled to remove her su...

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Sam's Timeline

  • April 30, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Sam was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre

  • April 30, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sam 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 1, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sam's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 30, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sam's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • December 15, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sam's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 25 donors

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Sarey is a 20-year-old rubber farmer from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and five younger siblings. His parents work as day laborers on a rubber farm, and all his younger siblings are still students. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. On May 16, 2026, Sarey was riding his motorbike when it overturned at a corner, injuring his right shoulder. He was unconscious for approximately three days and received treatment for one week. However, his condition did not improve, and he was discharged and returned home. He continued to experience difficulties moving his right arm and later came to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for further investigation and treatment. 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. This has left him unable to raise or move his right arm. He also experiences nerve pain and reduced sensation from below his elbow to his hand, as well as drooping of his right eyelid. These difficulties affect his ability to carry out everyday activities and limit his independence. On October 21st, Sarey will undergo brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will hopefully be able to regain some movement in his right arm, use his shoulder and elbow more effectively, and perform daily activities with greater independence. He also hopes to return to playing volleyball with his friends. Sarey can contribute $100, but needs help raising $637 more to fund his procedure and care. Sarey said, “Since my injury, I haven’t been able to use my right arm as before, and the nerve pain makes daily life difficult. I hope this treatment will help me regain movement and become more independent so I can return to my usual activities.”

$100raised
$537to go