Success! Chheang from Cambodia raised $411 to fund arm surgery.

Chheang
$411
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Chheang's treatment was fully funded on August 31, 2017.
  • Chheang's story
  • Chheang's update
March 22, 2017

Photo of Chheang post-operation

July 7, 2017

Chheang underwent arm surgery.

Chheang's treatment went well. Following the procedure, he was instructed to keep his right arm elevated to prevent swelling and to keep his...

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Chheang's Timeline

  • March 22, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • March 23, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Chheang 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.

  • March 27, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Chheang's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 7, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Chheang's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • August 31, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Chheang's treatment was fully funded.

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