Success! Sarafina from Tanzania raised $608 to fund burn repair surgery.

Sarafina
$608
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Fully funded
Sarafina's treatment was fully funded on December 11, 2018.
  • Sarafina's story
  • Sarafina's update
November 4, 2018

Photo of Sarafina post-operation

November 29, 2018

Sarafina underwent burn repair surgery.

Sarafina had a successful contracture release surgery. It has helped release the skin contracture that was limiting her arm movements. Sa...

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Sarafina's Timeline

  • November 4, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Sarafina was submitted by Robert Kariuki, Process Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • November 5, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sarafina 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.

  • November 5, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sarafina's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 29, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sarafina's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • December 11, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sarafina's treatment was fully funded.

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Piseth lives with his mother and two siblings in Kampong Cham province. He shared that his father is not in his life. Both his younger brother and sister work in construction. Before his tragic accident, he was also employed in construction and enjoyed playing football with his friends. In April 2023, he was involved in a high-speed motorbike collision, fracturing his right clavicle, right forearm, right femur, and right kneecap. He sought treatment at a local hospital, but after six months, he was unable to use his arm and hand due to paralysis and was referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre at Kien Khleang. 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. He is unable to work and grapples with the challenges of this devastating injury, rendering him unable to use his arm or hand. The impact of this physical limitation has taken a toll on his emotional well-being, resulting in a significant state of depression. Piseth traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On February 2nd, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he hopes to be able to use his arm and hand again. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $709 to fund his procedure. Piseth shared: "I hope I can work with my hands again so I can support myself and not only rely on my family."

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