Success! James from Kenya raised $1,500 to fund mobility-restoring hip surgery.

James
$1,500
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$0
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Fully funded
James's treatment was fully funded on March 3, 2021.
  • James's story
  • James's update
January 6, 2021

Photo of James post-operation

March 9, 2021

James underwent mobility-restoring hip surgery.

James underwent a right hip surgery, which he needed as his condition had threatened his mobility and could have resulted in an inability to...

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James's Timeline

  • January 6, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    James was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • January 7, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    James received treatment at AIC Kijabe Hospital in Kenya. 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.

  • January 8, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    James's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 3, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    James's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 9, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    James's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 49 donors

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Kimleang is an 11-year-old student. She looks up to her older sister who is 15 years old and is in 9th grade. She enjoys learning English at school and her favorite subject is Khmer literature. At home, after she has done her homework, she likes to watch TV, listen to music, and eat ice cream. Eight years ago, when Kimleang was only three, she was in a motor vehicle accident and fractured her right tibia. Her parents took her to a Khmer traditional healer, where she received a bamboo splint and medication. Unfortunately, her leg became infected, so her parents took her to a local hospital for debridement and a cast. Although her infection resolved, her ankle and toe have become deformed over the past several years due to her previous fracture. It is difficult for her to walk, and she struggles to match the pace of her friends, who enjoy running and playing. When Kimleang's family learned about our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), they traveled over 4 hours seeking treatment. Surgeons at CSC have determined that she needs a tendon procedure on the upper surface of her foot, where extensor muscles are located. An external frame will be placed to stabilize the incision and assist in healing. Kimleang's parents are able to contribute $100 to the cost of the procedure and need help with the full cost to fund the procedure that which is scheduled for August 11th. This will cover the surgery, hospitalization, medications, and rehabilitation. After surgery, Kimleang should be able to walk normally and no longer be in pain. Kimleang shared, "After surgery I hope that my leg will be straight and I won’t have pain when walking."

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