Meet Som

Som from Cambodia raised $405 to regain use of her fractured arm.

Photo of Som post-operation
$405
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Som's treatment was fully funded on March 1, 2015.
  • Som's story
  • Som's update
December 29, 2014
April 15, 2015

"She is no longer in pain," says Som's doctor at Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). "She will soon have full use of her arm." Our medical ...

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Som's Timeline

  • December 29, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Som was submitted by Harrison Wallace at Children's Surgical Centre

  • December 29, 2014
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Som 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 1, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Som's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 1, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Som's treatment was fully funded.

  • April 15, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Som. Read the update

Funded by 24 donors

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Zin is a 36-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife, one daughter, and two sons in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand. He works as a part-time teacher in Mae Sot, while his wife is a homemaker. Zin's daughter and one son attend school, while the youngest son is too young to attend school. Unfortunately, Zin had to stop working in June 2026 because of his health issues. For their basic healthcare, the family usually visits Mae Tao Clinic (MTC) in Mae Sot, which provides free healthcare services. Zin was diagnosed with a heart condition that requires valve replacement. Heart valves control the flow of blood between chambers, but certain conditions may narrow the heart valve or cause the blood to flow backwards. Normal valve function is necessary to prevent long-term damage to the heart and lungs. Currently, Zin is still suffering from breathlessness on exertion and severe shortness of breath that wakes him after falling asleep. He mentioned that since his last visit to Mae Sot Hospital, his symptoms have become more severe. He can only walk a short distance and cannot sleep at night because of the breathlessness. Because of his health condition and inability to work, the family is facing financial difficulties, along with emotional stress and worry. After his surgery, follow-up visits, and full recovery, Zin plans to find a job to support his family’s daily expenses and continue living with his family. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund a heart valve replacement for Zin. The treatment is scheduled to take place on September 1st at our medical partner's care center, Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital, and once completed, will hopefully allow him to live more comfortably. Zin expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you so much indeed to the organisation [BCMF] and the donors for your willingness and kindness in assisting with my surgery costs. I cannot fully describe in words how happy and thankful I am that I now have the opportunity to undergo surgery, which I could not even dream of without your support. I wish all of you good health, long lives, and great prosperity.”

$956raised
$544to go