Success! Vanna from Cambodia raised $487 to fund a myringoplasty procedure to fix a perforation in her right ear.

Vanna
$487
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$0
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Fully funded
Vanna's treatment was fully funded on April 11, 2023.
  • Vanna's story
  • Vanna's update
November 21, 2022

Photo of Vanna post-operation

April 24, 2023

Vanna underwent a myringoplasty procedure to fix a perforation in her right ear.

Vanna and her family traveled two hours to have her ear surgery. She returned home after a night in the hospital and will rest for a few day...

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Vanna's Timeline

  • November 21, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Vanna was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • November 21, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Vanna received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre in Cambodia. 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.

  • November 27, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Vanna's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 11, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Vanna's treatment was fully funded.

  • April 24, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Vanna's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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