Som Orn is a rice farmer from Cambodia who needs $253 to fund sight-restoring cataract surgery.

Som Orn
$100
raised
$153
to go

Som Orn's story

February 7, 2023

Som Orn's Timeline

  • February 7, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • February 7, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Som Orn was scheduled to receive 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 8, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Som Orn's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Som Orn is currently raising funds for her treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Som Orn's treatment update from Children's Surgical Centre.

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