Success! Di from Thailand raised $1,500 to fund a hernia repair surgery.

Di
$1,500
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$0
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Fully funded
Di's treatment was fully funded on April 7, 2021.
  • Di's story
  • Di's update
January 18, 2021

Photo of Di post-operation

March 26, 2021

Di underwent a hernia repair surgery.

Before her surgery, Di suffered from severe abdominal pain around her navel. Because of the pain, she could not move, eat, or sleep well at ...

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Di's Timeline

  • January 18, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Di was submitted by Bue Wah Say, Project Officer at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • January 19, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Di received treatment at Mae Sot General Hospital in Thailand. 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 20, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Di's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 26, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Di's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • April 7, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Di's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 36 donors

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$138raised
$877to go