Success! Kim Chea from Cambodia raised $253 to fund cataract surgery.

Kim Chea
$253
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$0
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Fully funded
Kim Chea's treatment was fully funded on July 22, 2023.
  • Kim Chea's story
  • Kim Chea's update
February 5, 2023

Photo of Kim Chea post-operation

July 31, 2023

Kim Chea underwent eye surgery.

Kim Chea's surgery was successful and she is eager to be able to see clearly again. She will need to rest for several days and use prescript...

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Kim Chea's Timeline

  • February 5, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • February 6, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kim Chea 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.

  • February 13, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kim Chea's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 22, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kim Chea's treatment was fully funded.

  • July 31, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kim Chea's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Noah is a 3-year-old boy from Tanzania. He is the second-to-last child in a family of 4 children. His family resides in a remote village known in Simanjiro, Tanzania. Noah’s mother is a homemaker and also assists her husband with agricultural activities, given that farming is their primary source of sustenance and income. Noah takes pleasure in helping others and enjoys solving puzzles alongside his friends. When Noah was merely eight months old, he was crawling around the house and ventured into the kitchen alone, just as his mother was occupied with washing chores. Inadvertently, he encountered a pan which slipped from the stove, causing hot water to spill onto the left side of his body, resulting in severe burns on his left armpit and elbow. Noah’s parents swiftly transported him to the nearest medical facility for urgent treatment. After receiving initial first aid, he was subsequently discharged with instructions for proper wound care. Despite these efforts, his wounds took two months to fully heal. Even after healing, noticeable damage to the skin remained on his left axilla (armpit) and elbow, which subsequently restricted the range of motion in his left arm, leading to his discomfort while crawling. The gravity of the situation became apparent to Noah’s parents, who were initially unaware of the necessity for further medical intervention to enhance their son’s quality of life. Noah was diagnosed with burn scar contractures affecting his left axilla and elbow. The contractures tighten the skin around the arm such that he is unable to use his hand without discomfort. Recognizing the significance of their son’s well-being, Noah’s parents humbly seek assistance to ensure he receives the requisite treatment to enhance his quality of life. Fortunately, our medical partner African Mission Healthcare (AMH) is helping Noah receive treatment. On August 14th, surgeons will perform a burn contracture release surgery to enable him to use his hand with ease and improve his quality of life. AMH needs help raising $874 to fund the procedure. Noah’s father says, “We are excited for his treatment as this condition has made him less interactive with his peers, and we are hopeful for a positive outcome from the treatment."

$130raised
$744to go