Meet Ly

Ly from Cambodia raised $225 to treat hypermature cataracts.

Photo of Ly post-operation
$225
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Ly's treatment was fully funded on August 25, 2015.
  • Ly's story
  • Ly's update
August 3, 2015
September 9, 2015

Doctors successfully replaced the damaged lenses of both of Ly's eyes with artificial, clear implants. Ly now has clear vision and "has rega...

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Ly's Timeline

  • August 3, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ly was submitted by Hannah Callas, Stakeholder Relations Officer at Children's Surgical Centre

  • August 3, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ly 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.

  • August 16, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ly's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 25, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ly's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 9, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Ly. Read the update

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Kimhuor is 18 years old and a hardworking waiter from Cambodia. He lives on the outskirts of Phnom Penh with his parents, who work as cleaners at a company. He is the eldest of four siblings, and his younger siblings are still students. Because of the family’s financial situation, he stopped studying in Grade 10 and started working as a waiter to help support the family. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and playing games on his phone. Five days ago, Kimhuor was involved in a traffic accident with a car that was driving in the opposite direction, causing a closed fracture of his left tibial plateau. Since the accident, he has experienced significant pain and difficulty walking independently. Because of his injury, he cannot go to work. After the accident, he was taken to a private clinic, where an X-ray confirmed the fracture. The doctors advised him to undergo surgery, but his family could not afford the cost. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, can help. On March 11th, Kimhuor will undergo a fracture repair procedure, which will repair the fracture, stabilize his leg, and help him walk easily again. His family can contribute $100, but needs help raising the remaining $500 to fund his surgery and care. Kimhuor said, "I am very grateful for the support that allows me to receive this treatment. After the surgery, I hope my leg will heal so I can walk normally, return to my work, and earn some money to support my family."

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