Meet Chilezi

Success! Chilezi from Malawi raised $733 to fund prostate resection surgery.

Photo of Chilezi post-operation
$733
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Chilezi's treatment was fully funded on January 8, 2018.
  • Chilezi's story
  • Chilezi's update
September 4, 2017
October 16, 2017

Chilezi had a successful and uncomplicated prostate surgery and he and his family are thrilled with his positive outcome. Chilezi is feeling...

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Chilezi's Timeline

  • September 4, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Chilezi was submitted by Alison Corbit, Project Coordinator at World Altering Medicine

  • September 5, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Chilezi received treatment at Nkhoma Hospital in Malawi. 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.

  • September 18, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Chilezi's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 16, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Chilezi's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • January 8, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Chilezi's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 5 donors

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Vuthy is a 21-year-old day laborer from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Cham Province with his parents, who work as day laborers. He is the fourth of five siblings. His three older siblings are married, and his youngest sister is in Grade 12. In his free time, he enjoys playing volleyball with his friends in the village. About six months ago, Vuthy was involved in a motor vehicle accident that fractured his left upper arm. He underwent surgery at a private clinic, but the bone became infected and did not heal properly, resulting in a chronic wound and a radial nerve injury. He experiences persistent pain, stiffness, and pus discharge from the wound on his left upper arm. The radial nerve injury also prevents him from lifting his wrist or straightening his fingers, making it difficult to use his left hand for work and daily activities. When Vuthy learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 4th, surgeons at CSC will perform a debridement procedure to remove the damaged and infected tissue from his left upper arm, helping control the infection and promote wound healing. This is an important first step before further reconstructive procedures to restore the function of his arm and hand. Vuthy's family can contribute $50, but needs help to raise $367 more to fund his procedure and care. Vuthy said, “I hope this surgery will remove the infection, heal my arm, and help me regain the use of my hand so I can return to my normal life and become independent again.”

$20raised
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