Sok Kheang from Cambodia raised $211 to fund cataract surgery.

Sok Kheang
$211
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Sok Kheang's treatment was fully funded on October 19, 2020.
  • Sok Kheang's story
  • Sok Kheang's update
November 22, 2019
December 26, 2019

Sok Kheang underwent cataract surgery.

Sok Kheang has returned home after a quick and successful surgery. Sok Kheang’s visual acuity has improved, which will greatly improve his q...

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Sok Kheang's Timeline

  • November 22, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • November 22, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sok 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.

  • November 27, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sok Kheang's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 26, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Sok Kheang. Read the update.

  • October 19, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sok Kheang's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 2 donors

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Elicy is a 40-year-old married mother of four children aged between two and twenty years. She used to work part-time, doing laundry in people’s homes but due to her illness, she is unable to continue working. Her husband is a casual worker. They live in a rented house that costs about $4.75 per month. Elicy loves spending time with her husband and enjoying local meals. In 2019, Elicy observed swelling near her belly button region that was causing discomfort during her daily tasks. She sought medical attention at a nearby hospital and was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, a condition where tissue protrudes through a weakened spot in the abdominal wall, creating a bulge near the navel. Surgery was recommended, but she had to return home and wait for the opportunity to undergo treatment. By the end of 2023, the swelling and pains had worsened, and her physical laundry work was exacerbating the symptoms. At the hospital, she was recommended rest and advised to avoid strenuous activities while awaiting surgery, which significantly impacted her earnings. Earlier this month, she decided to visit our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where the diagnosis of umbilical hernia was confirmed, requiring surgical intervention. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Elicy receive treatment. On March 19th, surgeons at PIH will perform a hernia repair surgery providing her the opportunity for a healthier, pain-free life. Now, Elicy needs help to fund this $575 procedure. Elicy says, “I can’t wait to be well again, my husband needs my support to provide for the family.”

$10raised
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