Meet Jack

Success! Jack from DR Congo raised $1,500 to fund a fracture surgery to heal his leg.

Photo of Jack post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Jack's treatment was fully funded on June 13, 2022.
  • Jack's story
  • Jack's update
March 17, 2022
July 1, 2022

Jack's surgery was a success! After being involved in an accident that left him in a wheelchair and unable to walk, Jack's surgery ensured t...

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Jack's Timeline

  • March 17, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Jack was submitted by Robert Kariuki, Process Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • March 18, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Jack's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • May 3, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Jack received treatment at AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya. 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.

  • June 13, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Jack's treatment was fully funded.

  • July 1, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Jack's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 28 donors

Meet another patient you can support

100% of your donation funds life-changing surgery.

Vun is a 38-year-old construction worker from Kampong Cham, Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who grows cassava, and their two school-aged children. As the family's primary income earner, he works long hours performing physically demanding construction work while also helping his wife on the farm whenever possible. About two months ago, Vun began experiencing severe lower back pain that radiated down his left leg. The pain gradually worsened and became especially severe during the past week, making it difficult for him to walk, stand for long periods, and continue working. A CT scan revealed a large herniated disc between the L5 and S1 vertebrae, compressing the nerve. After learning about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled two hours to reach the hospital and seek specialized care. On July 17th, he will undergo an L5–S1 discectomy (spinal surgery) at CSC to remove the damaged disc and relieve pressure on the affected nerve. The surgery is expected to reduce his pain, restore his mobility, and help him return to work and support his family. However, the cost of treatment is beyond what his family can afford, and he needs financial assistance to receive this life-changing surgery. They can contribute $100, but need help raising $1,500 more to help fund his procedure and care. Vun said, “I hope this surgery will take away the pain that has made even simple movements difficult. I look forward to walking normally again, returning to work, and providing for my family without being limited by my back.”

$1,113raised
$287to go