Meet Sambo

Sambo from Cambodia raised $150 so he can see well again.

Photo of Sambo post-operation
$150
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Sambo's treatment was fully funded on January 9, 2015.
  • Sambo's story
  • Sambo's update
December 11, 2014
March 17, 2015

Sambo's surgery was a success! Sambo's doctor at Children's Surgical Centre writes, "Sambo is so happy that his surgery was a success and he...

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Sambo's Timeline

  • December 11, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Sambo was submitted by Erin Bourgois at Children's Surgical Centre

  • December 11, 2014
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sambo 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.

  • January 4, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sambo's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 9, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sambo's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 17, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Sambo. Read the update

Funded by 5 donors

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Seanglong is a 19-year-old young man from Cambodia. He lives alone in Phnom Penh, where he works as a mechanic. His family lives in Kampong Cham Province. He is the second of four siblings. His older brother is a third-year university student, while his two younger siblings are still in high school. His parents are rice farmers and continue to support the family from their hometown. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and playing games. On May 6, 2026, Seanglong sustained an injury to his right lower leg after accidentally falling onto broken glass while working in a garage. The wound later became infected and required further medical care. After the injury, he initially received treatment at a hospital near his home, where the wound was cleaned and sutured, and he was then sent home. The following day, he sought further treatment from a nearby doctor and received home care for three days. However, the wound progressively worsened, becoming necrotic and developing discharge. He now experiences pain, infection, and necrosis, making it difficult for him to move and continue his work as a mechanic. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Seanglong receive treatment. On May 11th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to help remove pressure and infected tissue, control the infection, and support proper healing of the right leg. Now, Seanglong needs help to fund this $417 procedure. Seanglong said, “After the surgery, I hope that my leg will heal completely so I can return to my job as a mechanic and continue helping my family.”

$89raised
$328to go