Meet Alejandra

Success! Alejandra from Guatemala raised $1,500 to restore her vision and prevent future injury.

Photo of Alejandra post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Alejandra's treatment was fully funded on November 1, 2016.
  • Alejandra's story
  • Alejandra's update
October 8, 2016
December 19, 2016

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Alejandra's Timeline

  • October 8, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Alejandra was submitted by Jessica Hawkins at Wuqu’ Kawoq

  • October 8, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Alejandra received treatment at Intituto Panamericano in Guatemala. 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 11, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Alejandra's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 1, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Alejandra's treatment was fully funded.

  • December 19, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Alejandra's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 6 donors

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Rama is a 27-year-old day laborer from Cambodia. He is married and lives in Ratanakiri Province with his wife, who is also a day laborer. They have two children; a son in Grade 1 and a three-year-old child. In his free time, Rama enjoys caring for his children and growing vegetables around his home. Two years ago, Rama was involved in a motorcycle accident in Ratanakiri, which caused a fracture of his thighbone. Following the accident, he underwent surgery at a local hospital, where doctors fixed the fracture using a metal plate and screws. A year later, he developed a fistula and had one screw removed at Children's Surgical Centre. However, the remaining hardware has brought on persistent discharging sinus, along with pain and difficulty in walking. The symptoms have also made it difficult for him to continue working as a day laborer, impacting his ability to provide for his family. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On July 1st, Rama will undergo a hardware removal procedure, which will help the wound heal properly, relieve pain, and improve his ability to walk. This will allow him to return to work and care for his family more comfortably. Rama and his family are able to contribute towards the cost of his treatment, but need help raising $303 more to fund the procedure. He said, “I am grateful to have this opportunity for treatment. I hope I can recover well, return to work, and spend time with my children without pain.”

$70raised
$233to go