Success! Chan from Cambodia raised $842 to fund ear surgery.

Chan
$842
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$0
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Fully funded
Chan's treatment was fully funded on November 5, 2018.
  • Chan's story
  • Chan's update
September 7, 2018

Photo of Chan post-operation

September 12, 2018

Chan underwent ear surgery.

Chan's operation went well. Surgery will improve her quality of life by eliminating ear discharge and discomfort. Surgery is also important ...

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Chan's Timeline

  • September 7, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • September 7, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Chan 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.

  • September 7, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Chan's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 12, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Chan's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • November 5, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Chan's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 18 donors

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Elicy is a 40-year-old married mother of four children aged between two and twenty years. She used to work part-time, doing laundry in people’s homes but due to her illness, she is unable to continue working. Her husband is a casual worker. They live in a rented house that costs about $4.75 per month. Elicy loves spending time with her husband and enjoying local meals. In 2019, Elicy observed swelling near her belly button region that was causing discomfort during her daily tasks. She sought medical attention at a nearby hospital and was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, a condition where tissue protrudes through a weakened spot in the abdominal wall, creating a bulge near the navel. Surgery was recommended, but she had to return home and wait for the opportunity to undergo treatment. By the end of 2023, the swelling and pains had worsened, and her physical laundry work was exacerbating the symptoms. At the hospital, she was recommended rest and advised to avoid strenuous activities while awaiting surgery, which significantly impacted her earnings. Earlier this month, she decided to visit our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where the diagnosis of umbilical hernia was confirmed, requiring surgical intervention. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Elicy receive treatment. On March 19th, surgeons at PIH will perform a hernia repair surgery providing her the opportunity for a healthier, pain-free life. Now, Elicy needs help to fund this $575 procedure. Elicy says, “I can’t wait to be well again, my husband needs my support to provide for the family.”

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