Success! Aom from Cambodia raised $211 to fund cataract surgery.

Aom
$211
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Fully funded
Aom's treatment was fully funded on June 25, 2018.
  • Aom's story
  • Aom's update
April 24, 2018

Photo of Aom post-operation

April 27, 2018

Aom underwent cataract surgery.

Aom has returned home after a quick and successful surgery. Aom’s visual acuity has improved, which will greatly improve his quality of life...

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Aom's Timeline

  • April 24, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • April 25, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Aom 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.

  • April 25, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Aom's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 27, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Aom's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • June 25, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Aom's treatment was fully funded.

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Theare is a 15-year-old student from Cambodia. He has two older brothers and they live with their grandmother and cousins in Battambang province. His parents are divorced and his mother works in a clothing factory in another province to support her children. In school, he is in grade five and enjoys classes about Khmer history. He would like to be a teacher when he is older. At home, he enjoys soccer, but cannot play due to his condition. Two years ago, he was riding with his brother on a motorbike and fell, suffering a severe injury to his left tibia or shin. His leg became red, swollen, and painful. His grandmother took him to a local hospital, where he had several different surgeries. Unfortunately, none of the surgeries repaired his leg and has since been diagnosed with a delayed union fracture or a fracture that will not heal without intervention. The local surgeons told his grandmother they could not do any more surgery to fix his leg as Theare needed a more complicated procedure that would entail internal fixation and bone grafting. His current condition hinders his mobility, forcing him to rely on crutches and endure constant pain, impeding his ability to keep up with school and indulge in his love for soccer. When Theare learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for six hours seeking treatment. On March 12th, surgeons at CSC will perform a joint arthrodesis procedure to fuse his left tibia and to correct the non-union. This will help him walk unaided and help relieve the pain. Now, Theare needs help to fund this $600 procedure. Theare said, "I hope to walk with no pain and continue my schooling."

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