Meet Liezel

Success! Liezel from the Philippines raised $1,128 to fund gallbladder removal surgery.

Photo of Liezel post-operation
$1,128
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Liezel's treatment was fully funded on February 22, 2025.
  • Liezel's story
  • Liezel's update
October 22, 2024
March 1, 2025

Liezel's surgery was a success! She now has peace of mind about her health. After recovery, she plans to go back to teaching so she can supp...

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Liezel's Timeline

  • October 22, 2024
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Liezel was submitted by Abegail Joy Cervania, Marketing and Communications Officer at World Surgical Foundation Philippines

  • October 23, 2024
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Liezel's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 26, 2024
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Liezel received treatment at Our Lady of Peace Hospital in the Philippines. 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.

  • February 22, 2025
    FULLY FUNDED

    Liezel's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 1, 2025
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Liezel's treatment was successful. Read the update

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Catherine is a 43-year-old woman and mother of four children from Uganda. She and her husband are teachers. Together, they work hard to provide for their family, meet their children's educational needs, and ensure that the household has its necessities. Their teaching careers are an important source of livelihood, although the demands of raising four children and meeting other family responsibilities require careful financial planning. Five years ago, Catherine began to experience troubling symptoms, including persistent pain in her lower abdomen. Initially, she hoped that the discomfort would resolve with treatment, but unfortunately, the pain has continued over the years. She particularly experiences it during physical exertion, and despite receiving treatment, she has not obtained lasting relief. She was diagnosed with appendicitis. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Catherine receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo surgery that will address her symptoms and prevent future health complications on November 3rd. This procedure will cost $297, and Catherine and her family need your support. Catherine says, "For the past five years, I have lived with persistent pain in my lower abdomen. I have visited several health facilities and tried different treatments. This condition has caused me a lot of worry because I am a mother of four children and a teacher who still has many responsibilities to fulfil. I am afraid that if the problem is not properly treated, my condition may worsen and affect my ability to care for my family and continue working. I sincerely appeal to kind-hearted donors to support me in accessing the medical care I need. Your assistance would give me renewed hope of overcoming this pain, regaining my health, and returning to my normal life. I would be deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity."

$60raised
$224to go