Meet Wilanka

Success! Wilanka from Haiti raised $1,500 to fund prep for cardiac surgery.

Photo of Wilanka post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Wilanka's treatment was fully funded on August 10, 2019.
  • Wilanka's story
  • Wilanka's update
June 21, 2019
October 27, 2019

During surgery, doctors re-opened Wilanka's heart and sewed in a new patch to cover the hole in her heart. She should now be able to live wi...

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Wilanka's Timeline

  • June 21, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Wilanka was submitted by Owen Robinson, Executive Director at International Cardiac Alliance

  • June 23, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Wilanka's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 10, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Wilanka's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 21, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Wilanka received treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in India. 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 27, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Wilanka's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 28 donors

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Srey is a 56-year-old construction worker from Cambodia. She is married and lives in Kampot Province with her husband, who also works as a construction worker. They have four children, three of whom are already married. In her free time, she enjoys growing vegetables around her home. On May 29, 2026, Srey was involved in a motor vehicle accident that caused a fracture of her right ankle. She initially received traditional Khmer medicine for approximately three months. However, her condition did not improve, and follow-up X-rays at a private clinic confirmed that the fracture had not healed properly. Her right ankle is deformed and painful, and she experiences numbness over the top of her foot. She currently relies on a walking frame to move around, making it difficult for her to walk normally, perform daily activities, and continue working as a construction worker. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On August 10th, Srey will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will help improve the alignment and stability of her right ankle. Hopefully, it will reduce her pain and numbness, improve her ability to walk, and allow her to return to her daily activities and work more comfortably. She can contribute $50, but needs help raising $550 more for her procedure and care. Srey said, “I hope the treatment will help my ankle heal properly, reduce my pain, and allow me to walk more comfortably again. I want to return to my work and daily activities so I can continue supporting my family.”

$415raised
$135to go