Success! Chhay from Cambodia raised $229 to fund cataract surgery to improve his vision.

Chhay
$229
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$0
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Fully funded
Chhay's treatment was fully funded on December 27, 2021.
  • Chhay's story
  • Chhay's update
October 29, 2021

Photo of Chhay post-operation

January 5, 2022

Chhay underwent cataract surgery to improve his vision.

It was hard for Chhay to imagine he would have poor vision for the rest of his life. He took the recommendation of his niece and traveled to...

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Chhay's Timeline

  • October 29, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Chhay was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • October 29, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Chhay 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.

  • October 29, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Chhay's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 27, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Chhay's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 5, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Chhay's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Eliud is a 41-year-old truck driver. He is quiet and talks with a lot of calmness. He is married with two children aged 2 and 6 years and the sole breadwinner for his family, as his wife is a homemaker who does not have any source of income. To earn a living, Eliud works as a truck driver earning a commission on jobs. He shared that depending on the availability of work, his income is often inconsistent and negligible. Following a road accident, he has been unable to work and his family has been incapable of raising funds for his treatment. He is requesting financial assistance as he has no medical insurance coverage. On 12th March, Eliud was involved in a road accident. While driving his truck, he swayed off the road as he tried to avoid a pedestrian and hit a post, suffering a broken ankle and a bruised leg. He was rushed to a local health facility for first aid and later referred to our medical partner at Kijabe Hospital for surgery and an orthopedic review. An x-ray revealed a right open tibial plafond fracture. This is the joint between the tibia and ankle bone. He went to the operating theater and had an external fixator, called ex-fix, put in place to stabilize his bones. He was discharged two days later and advised to come after two weeks for a clinic check-up. When he returned to the clinic, doctors determined that an urgent tibial plafond ORIF (Ankle ORIF) is required. It is difficult for Eliud to walk or work. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On April 5th, Eliud will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation. This procedure will help him walk easily again and he will be able to resume work to earn for his family. Now, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $979 to fund this procedure. Eliud says, “I broke my leg during this accident and cannot walk. As a driver, I cannot work because of the fracture. I need this surgery to make the leg well and be able to drive.”

$334raised
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