Success! Son from Cambodia raised $497 to fund orthopedic surgery.

Son
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Fully funded
Son's treatment was fully funded on April 22, 2019.
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February 11, 2019

Photo of Son post-operation

February 27, 2019

Son underwent orthopedic surgery.

Son is recovering well from surgery. He is doing light physiotherapy as his mobility continues to improve. Son will continue his exercises a...

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Son's Timeline

  • February 11, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • February 12, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Son 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.

  • February 12, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Son's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 27, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Son's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • April 22, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Son's treatment was fully funded.

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Nak is the matriarch of a close-knit family consisting of six members. Widowed after the death of her husband, she lives with her oldest daughter, who works in a clothing factory, her son-in-law, and their children. She has a grandson in grade eight, a granddaughter in grade four, and a lively four-year-old who stays home with Nak. Since retiring from farming, Nak has taken responsibility for cooking and cleaning. Nak's health poses significant challenges. Diagnosed with diabetes six years ago, she battles the effects of a persistent wound on her left toe. There was an unfortunate incident with a penetrating injury from a thorn, which went untreated for a long time. She was referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, for diagnosis and treatment. Doctors have diagnosed her with dry gangrene. The blood supply to her toe has been cut off due to her diabetes, and the toe has become dry and turned black. Nak is in pain and feels poorly. Although her diabetes is under control, she is weak and must use a wheelchair. Surgery is necessary to prevent the gangrene from spreading and to allow the surrounding healthy tissue to heal. To address the issue and avoid further pain, an amputation of her toe is proposed. Doctors plan to take her to surgery on January 2nd. Now her family needs help with the cost of her surgery and her care. Our medical partner is requesting $479. This will cover the procedure, post-operative hospitalization, medications, and physical therapy. Nak's daughter said: "After surgery, we hope she can walk easier with no pain, and no infection."

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