Success! Khem from Cambodia raised $253 to fund cataract surgery to restore his vision.

Khem
$253
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$0
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Fully funded
Khem's treatment was fully funded on March 13, 2023.
  • Khem's story
  • Khem's update
October 24, 2022

Photo of Khem post-operation

March 30, 2023

Khem underwent cataract surgery to restore his vision.

Khem was resigned to having poor vision for the rest of his life until a relative told him about Children's Surgical Centre and eye surgery ...

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Khem's Timeline

  • October 24, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Khem was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • October 24, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Khem 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.

  • October 24, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Khem's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 13, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Khem's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 30, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Khem's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 4 donors

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