Philomena from Kenya raised $708 to fund anorectoplasty surgery.

Philomena
$708
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Philomena's treatment was fully funded on November 22, 2020.
  • Philomena's story
  • Philomena's update
February 25, 2020

Photo of Philomena post-operation

September 9, 2020

Philomena underwent anorectoplasty surgery.

Our medical partner just shared that Philomena’s surgery was done successfully in their care center. Having problems earlier of passing stoo...

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Philomena's Timeline

  • February 25, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Philomena was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • February 28, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Philomena received treatment at BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH) in Kenya. 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 28, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Philomena's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 9, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Philomena. Read the update.

  • November 22, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Philomena's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 17 donors

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