Chhay from Cambodia raised $225 so he can see clearly again.

Chhay
$225
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Chhay's treatment was fully funded on October 1, 2015.
  • Chhay's story
  • Chhay's update
August 25, 2015

Photo of Chhay post-operation

October 9, 2015

Chhay received surgery to restore his vision.

"Chhay can see everything clearly now," our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC) reports. "He said he can go back to do work at...

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Chhay's Timeline

  • August 25, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Chhay was submitted by Hannah Callas, Stakeholder Relations Officer at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • August 25, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Chhay received treatment. 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.

  • October 1, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Chhay's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 1, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Chhay's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 9, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Chhay. Read the update.

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