Meet Marie

Success! Marie from Haiti raised $1,085 to fund a mastectomy.

Photo of Marie post-operation
$1,085
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Marie's treatment was fully funded on September 1, 2017.
  • Marie's story
  • Marie's update
March 1, 2017
March 8, 2017

The cancerous breast tissue was completely removed. She will no longer experience the pain and discomfort caused by the cancerous mass in he...

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Marie's Timeline

  • March 1, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Marie was submitted by Gaelle Mondestin at Innovating Health International

  • March 2, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Marie received treatment at St. Luc Family Hospital in Haiti. 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.

  • March 7, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Marie's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 8, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Marie's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • September 1, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Marie's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 13 donors

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Sarey is a 20-year-old rubber farmer from Cambodia. He lives with his parents and five younger siblings. His parents work as day laborers on a rubber farm, and all his younger siblings are still students. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. On May 16, 2026, Sarey was riding his motorbike when it overturned at a corner, injuring his right shoulder. He was unconscious for approximately three days and received treatment for one week. However, his condition did not improve, and he was discharged and returned home. He continued to experience difficulties moving his right arm and later came to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for further investigation and treatment. 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. This has left him unable to raise or move his right arm. He also experiences nerve pain and reduced sensation from below his elbow to his hand, as well as drooping of his right eyelid. These difficulties affect his ability to carry out everyday activities and limit his independence. On October 21st, Sarey will undergo brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will hopefully be able to regain some movement in his right arm, use his shoulder and elbow more effectively, and perform daily activities with greater independence. He also hopes to return to playing volleyball with his friends. Sarey can contribute $100, but needs help raising $637 more to fund his procedure and care. Sarey said, “Since my injury, I haven’t been able to use my right arm as before, and the nerve pain makes daily life difficult. I hope this treatment will help me regain movement and become more independent so I can return to my usual activities.”

$100raised
$537to go