Meet Roy

Success! Roy from Tanzania raised $880 to fund leg surgery so he can run and play.

Photo of Roy post-operation
$880
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Roy's treatment was fully funded on March 15, 2022.
  • Roy's story
  • Roy's update
February 17, 2022
April 5, 2022

Roy’s surgery went well and had both of his legs corrected successfully. He is currently on a full cast of both legs and on bedrest as he he...

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Roy's Timeline

  • February 17, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Roy was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, SAFE Senior Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • February 18, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Roy received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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 21, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Roy's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 15, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Roy's treatment was fully funded.

  • April 5, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Roy's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 14 donors

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Veasna is a 39-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married and lives in Kampong Cham with his wife and their two children. His wife works at a garment factory, their first child is in Grade 3, and their youngest child is 2 years old. He d also takes day labor jobs to help support his family. On April 25, 2026, Veasna was involved in a motorcycle-car accident that caused a fracture of his left humerus. He underwent surgery for his humerus fracture, but afterward, he remained unable to move his left arm and was referred to our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, for further treatment. He has been diagnosed with a brachial plexus injury on his left side. The brachial plexus is a nerve network that transmits signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Injuries to this nerve network can result in loss of function and sensation. He has severe weakness and loss of sensation in his left arm and is unable to actively move his shoulder, elbow, wrist, or fingers. His arm is currently nonfunctional, making it difficult for him to farm, earn an income, and perform everyday activities independently. Veasna traveled to our medical partner's care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, to receive treatment. This is the only center in the whole country where this treatment is available. On August 11th, he will undergo a brachial plexus repair surgery. After recovery, he will regain some movement and function in his left arm, making daily activities easier and allowing him to become more independent and return to farming. His family can contribute $100, but needs help raising $637 more to fund his procedure and care. Veasna said, “I hope this surgery can help restore some movement and function in my left arm. Even if my arm cannot fully recover, I hope to become more independent, return to farming, and make my daily activities easier.”

$153raised
$484to go