Success! U Tin from Burma raised $807 to fund hernia surgery.

U Tin
$807
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$0
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Fully funded
U Tin's treatment was fully funded on November 9, 2022.
  • U Tin's story
  • U Tin's update
May 24, 2022

Photo of U Tin post-operation

November 21, 2022

U Tin underwent successful hernia surgery.

Before surgery, U Tin experienced severe pain in the left side of his lower abdomen. He was unable to sit or stand for long periods of time...

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U Tin's Timeline

  • May 24, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    U Tin was submitted by Bue Wah Say, Project Officer at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • May 24, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    U Tin received treatment at Mawlamyine Christian Leprosy Hospital in Burma. 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.

  • May 25, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    U Tin's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 9, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    U Tin's treatment was fully funded.

  • November 21, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    U Tin's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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