Success! Cedrick from the Philippines raised $268 to fund malnutrition treatment.

Cedrick
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Fully funded
Cedrick's treatment was fully funded on November 29, 2016.
  • Cedrick's story
  • Cedrick's update
October 14, 2016

Photo of Cedrick post-operation

February 10, 2017

Cedrick received successful malnutrition treatment.

He grew to reach a normal height and weight. He also has an increased appetite and more energy. His family says, "He is more energetic an...

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Cedrick's Timeline

  • October 14, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Cedrick was submitted by Dolores Gagatam, Bacolod TPC at International Care Ministries.

  • October 19, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Cedrick received treatment at Home-based malnutrition intervention program in Guatemala. 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.

  • November 14, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Cedrick's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 29, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Cedrick's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 10, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Cedrick's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Oun is a 58-year-old grandmother. She and her husband are farmers in a rural area about two and a half hours from the capital Phnom Penh. They are parents to two sons and one daughter and proud grandparents of three grandchildren. In her free time, she likes to watch Khmer dramas on TV. Oun has spent the majority of her life outside, which has exposed her to sunny, dusty, sandy, and windy conditions which has contributed to her condition. Seven years ago, Oun developed a pterygium in her right eye, which is a non-cancerous growth of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage, wind or dust and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. This causes her irritation and burning. The condition has significantly impacted her vision. It is difficult for her to engage in social activities, read, watch television, or even recognize faces. When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. Oun needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $225. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for March 8th. Oun said, "I hope after surgery my eye will not be red or irritated. I hope to have no worry and go back to planting rice."

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