Success! Okwilo from Uganda raised $249 to fund hernia repair surgery.

Okwilo
$249
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Okwilo's treatment was fully funded on September 25, 2018.
  • Okwilo's story
  • Okwilo's update
July 19, 2018

Photo of Okwilo post-operation

July 31, 2018

Okwilo underwent hernia repair surgery.

His hernia treatment was successful. He will no longer experience pain and will have improved quality of life. He is no longer at risk of th...

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Okwilo's Timeline

  • July 19, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Okwilo was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • July 19, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Okwilo's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 25, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Okwilo received treatment at Holy Family Virika Hospital in Uganda. 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.

  • July 31, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Okwilo's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • September 25, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Okwilo's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 2 donors

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Phikhirona is a shy 8-year-old student in grade one. Her family consists of her father, formerly employed near Children's Surgical Centre crafting prosthetic limbs, and her two elder sisters. One, aged 13, is currently in grade 5, while the other, aged 11, is navigating grade 4. Unfortunately, her mother succumbed to breast cancer several years ago, so her older sisters watch after her. In her first year of attending school, she has interest in Khmer subjects. Back at home, her cooking skills are being developed by her older sisters, who are teaching her how to prepare her favorite dish - fried pork with vegetables. Phikhirona was born with polydactyly of both hands and feet. This means that she has an extra digit on the side of both hands and polysyndactyly of her feet. On each foot, she has an extra toe that is connected, via fusing or webbing, to an adjacent toe. She faces difficulty wearing conventional shoes due to the presence of extra toes and fingers, and unfortunately, she endures teasing from other children as a result. Fortunately, on January 29th, surgeons will perform a polydactyly repair procedure to remove the extra digits of her hands. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $299 to fund this procedure. After surgery, she will feel more comfortable about her appearance, and she won't be ashamed of how her feet look. Her father shared: "I hope that the surgery will not cause any infection and the extra fingers will not grow back."

$20raised
$279to go