Success! Sharon from Tanzania raised $765 to fund hydrocephalus treatment.

Sharon
$765
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$0
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Fully funded
Sharon's treatment was fully funded on February 20, 2021.
  • Sharon's story
  • Sharon's update
January 4, 2021

Photo of Sharon post-operation

February 22, 2021

Sharon underwent hydrocephalus treatment.

Sharon had a successful VPS insertion surgery, which helped relieve the pressure that had built up in her head. As a result of this surgery,...

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Sharon's Timeline

  • January 4, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • January 4, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sharon received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • January 5, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sharon's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 20, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sharon's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 22, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sharon's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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