Meet Jeronima

Jeronima from Guatemala raised $1,500 to get healthy.

Photo of Jeronima post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Jeronima's treatment was fully funded on April 12, 2014.
  • Jeronima's story
  • Jeronima's update
March 7, 2014
February 12, 2015

Jeronomia's doctor says, "Jeronima has been suffering from deteriorating vision for years. She has felt hopeless about this because eye surg...

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Jeronima's Timeline

  • March 7, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Jeronima was submitted by Peter Rohloff at Wuqu’ Kawoq

  • March 10, 2014
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Jeronima received treatment. 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 12, 2014
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Jeronima's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 12, 2014
    FULLY FUNDED

    Jeronima's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 12, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Jeronima. Read the update

Funded by 14 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