Aung from Thailand raised $1,500 to fund surgery to restore his vision.

Aung
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Aung's treatment was fully funded on March 7, 2023.
  • Aung's story
  • Aung's update
November 15, 2022

Photo of Aung post-operation

May 31, 2023

Aung underwent surgery to restore his vision.

Before the operation, Aung’s right eye was sensitive to light, so he had to wear sunglasses and an eye pad on his right eye whenever he went...

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Aung's Timeline

  • November 15, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Aung was submitted by Bridgitte Agocs at Burma Children Medical Fund.

  • November 15, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Aung received treatment at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai 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.

  • November 17, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Aung's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 7, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Aung's treatment was fully funded.

  • May 31, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Aung. Read the update.

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