Meet Phyo

Success! Phyo from Thailand raised $1,500 to remove a mass between his eyes.

Photo of Phyo post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Phyo's treatment was fully funded on November 2, 2015.
  • Phyo's story
  • Phyo's update
September 23, 2015
December 14, 2015

"Phyo's energy level has increased markedly since his surgery and he is constantly on the move, exploring his surroundings with a parent fol...

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Phyo's Timeline

  • September 23, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Phyo was submitted by Carolyn Grant at Burma Children Medical Fund

  • September 30, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Phyo's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 2, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Phyo's treatment was fully funded.

  • November 14, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Phyo received treatment. 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.

  • December 14, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Phyo's treatment was successful. Read the update

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Phanna is a 26-year-old factory worker from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Thom Province with his widowed mother, who is a rice farmer. He is the second child of four siblings, and his siblings all work as factory workers. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. In April 2026, Phanna was involved in a serious motorcycle and truck collision while traveling to his hometown. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side, causing paralysis in his left arm. 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. He is unable to lift his arm, bend his elbow, or move his wrist normally. This makes it difficult for him to perform daily activities independently and prevents him from returning to his job as a factory worker. Phanna traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On July 16th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, the procedure is expected to help him regain movement in his shoulder and elbow, improve his arm function, regain independence, and return to work. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is asking for help to fund this procedure. Phanna's family can contribute $50, but needs help raising $687 more. Phanna said, “Since the accident, I have not been able to use my left arm, and it has changed every part of my life. I hope this surgery will help me regain movement so I can return to work, take care of myself, and live more independently. I am grateful for the chance to receive this treatment.”

$155raised
$532to go