Success! Sitha from Cambodia raised $201 to fund eye surgery.

Sitha
$201
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$0
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Fully funded
Sitha's treatment was fully funded on August 10, 2019.
  • Sitha's story
  • Sitha's update
June 3, 2019

Photo of Sitha post-operation

June 6, 2019

Sitha underwent eye surgery.

Sitha has returned home after a successful operation. She was given eye drops and an ointment to reduce pain and prevent infection. Post-ope...

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Sitha's Timeline

  • June 3, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Sitha was submitted by Lindsay Bownik, Stakeholder Relations Officer at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • June 3, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sitha received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre in Cambodia. 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 4, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sitha's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 6, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sitha's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • August 10, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sitha's treatment was fully funded.

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