Meet Kefas

Success! Kefas from Tanzania raised $566 to fund hernia repair so he can play with his brother again.

Photo of Kefas post-operation
$566
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Kefas's treatment was fully funded on August 5, 2021.
  • Kefas's story
  • Kefas's update
July 8, 2021
August 11, 2021

Kefas has had a successful surgery which healed his inguinal hernia that caused him pain for a long time. Because of this surgery, Kefas wil...

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Kefas's Timeline

  • July 8, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kefas was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, SAFE Senior Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • July 12, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kefas received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • July 14, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kefas's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 5, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kefas's treatment was fully funded.

  • August 11, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kefas' treatment was successful. Read the update

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Srey is a 56-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. She is married and lives in Kampot Province with her husband, who also works as a construction worker. They have four children, three of whom are already married. In her free time, she enjoys growing vegetables around her home. On May 29, 2026, Srey was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture of her right ankle. She initially received traditional Khmer medicine for approximately three months. However, her condition did not improve, and follow-up X-rays at a private clinic confirmed that the fracture had not healed properly. Her right ankle is deformed and painful, and she experiences numbness over the top of her foot. She currently relies on a walking frame to move around, making it difficult for her to walk normally, perform daily activities, and continue working as a construction worker. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 10th, Srey will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help improve the alignment and stability of her right ankle. Hopefully, it will reduce her pain and numbness, improve her ability to walk, and allow her to return to her daily activities and work more comfortably. She can contribute $50, but needs help raising $550 more for her procedure and care. Srey said, “I hope the treatment will help my ankle heal properly, reduce my pain, and allow me to walk more comfortably again. I want to return to my work and daily activities so I can continue supporting my family.”

$415raised
$135to go