Success! Kaung from Thailand raised $1,500 to fund internal fixation surgery to heal his left forearm.

Kaung
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Fully funded
Kaung's treatment was fully funded on February 28, 2023.
  • Kaung's story
  • Kaung's update
November 25, 2022

Photo of Kaung post-operation

March 12, 2023

Kaung underwent internal fixation surgery to heal his left forearm.

In the past, Kaung experienced a lot of pain and could not grab objects with his left hand. After the surgery Kaung is now able to grab ligh...

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Kaung's Timeline

  • November 25, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kaung was submitted by Bridgitte Agocs at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • November 26, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kaung 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.

  • November 28, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kaung's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 28, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kaung's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 12, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kaung's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 21 donors

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