Success! Kheang from Cambodia raised $1,500 to fund spinal surgery.

Kheang
$1,500
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Fully funded
Kheang's treatment was fully funded on January 25, 2020.
  • Kheang's story
  • Kheang's update
January 13, 2020

Photo of Kheang post-operation

January 29, 2020

Kheang underwent spinal surgery.

Kheang's operation went well. Surgery will improve his quality of life by correcting his spine position and allowing Kheang to sit for long ...

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Kheang's Timeline

  • January 13, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • January 14, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kheang 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.

  • January 16, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kheang's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 25, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kheang's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 29, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kheang's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 31 donors

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Chhorn is a 68 year old resident of Phnom Penh City. He shares his home with his wife, three daughters, and two sons. His youngest daughter is currently pursuing her studies at a local university while residing with them. At home, Chhorn finds enjoyment in watching boxing on TV and engaging in regular exercise. However, Chhorn has been facing persistent challenges over the past few years due to chronic ear infections - called otitis media - in his right ear. This condition has led to right ear tinnitus, a feeling of fullness, and severe pain. Unfortunately, these issues have escalated in recent months, affecting his hearing and making communication, especially at his workplace, increasingly difficult. Despite seeking medical treatment, the problem persists. He feels that there is hope on the horizon, though, as skilled ENT experts from our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, are able to help him get well again. Chhorn is scheduled for a myringotomy ear surgery on December 13th. Myringotomy involves making a small opening in the eardrum to drain the fluid and relieve the pressure from the middle ear. Sometimes a small tube is placed in the opening of the eardrum to ventilate the middle ear and to prevent fluid from accumulating. This procedure aims to address his ear issues and alleviate the associated symptoms, providing him with a renewed sense of well-being and improved communication abilities. Now, Chhorn needs your help with the cost of the $184 procedure. He shared: "I hope after surgery, I will have no more ear pain and can communicate better with my family and customers."

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