Wai Yan from Burma raised $1,500 to fund burn repair surgery.

Wai Yan
$1,500
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$0
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Fully funded
Wai Yan's treatment was fully funded on December 31, 2016.
  • Wai Yan's story
  • Wai Yan's update
November 23, 2016

Photo of Wai Yan post-operation

January 30, 2017

Wai Yan underwent successful burn repair surgery.

Wai Yan underwent a second surgery to remove the contracted scar on his left wrist. Already, he can move his left hand slightly. He will nee...

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Wai Yan's Timeline

  • November 23, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Wai Yan was submitted by Bue Wah Say, Project Officer at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • November 30, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Wai Yan received treatment at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai 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.

  • December 5, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Wai Yan's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 31, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Wai Yan's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 30, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Wai Yan. Read the update.

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Piseth lives with his mother and two siblings in Kampong Cham province. He shared that his father is not in his life. Both his younger brother and sister work in construction. Before his tragic accident, he was also employed in construction and enjoyed playing football with his friends. In April 2023, he was involved in a high-speed motorbike collision, fracturing his right clavicle, right forearm, right femur, and right kneecap. He sought treatment at a local hospital, but after six months, he was unable to use his arm and hand due to paralysis and was referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre at Kien Khleang. 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. He is unable to work and grapples with the challenges of this devastating injury, rendering him unable to use his arm or hand. The impact of this physical limitation has taken a toll on his emotional well-being, resulting in a significant state of depression. Piseth traveled to Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On February 2nd, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he hopes to be able to use his arm and hand again. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $709 to fund his procedure. Piseth shared: "I hope I can work with my hands again so I can support myself and not only rely on my family."

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