Success! Daw Nan from Thailand raised $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery in both her eyes.

Daw Nan
$1,500
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$0
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Fully funded
Daw Nan's treatment was fully funded on June 30, 2023.
  • Daw Nan's story
  • Daw Nan's update
February 8, 2023

Photo of Daw Nan post-operation

August 15, 2023

Daw Nan underwent lens replacement surgery in both her eyes.

Before her surgery, Daw Nan could only perceive light with her right eye and could not see peoples' faces. Her left eye was also sensitive t...

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Daw Nan's Timeline

  • February 8, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Daw Nan was submitted by Bue Wah Say, Project Officer at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • February 10, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Daw Nan received treatment at Mae Sot General Hospital in Thailand. 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.

  • February 13, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Daw Nan's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 30, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Daw Nan's treatment was fully funded.

  • August 15, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Daw Nan's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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