Success! Kassim from Tanzania raised $539 to fund hernia repair.

Kassim
$539
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Kassim's treatment was fully funded on January 20, 2020.
  • Kassim's story
  • Kassim's update
November 24, 2019

Photo of Kassim post-operation

January 10, 2020

Kassim underwent hernia repair.

Kassim had a successful surgery that has helped correct the right inguinal hernia that was causing him pain and suffering when it swelled up...

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Kassim's Timeline

  • November 24, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kassim was submitted by Robert Kariuki, Process Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • November 25, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kassim 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.

  • November 29, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kassim's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 10, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kassim's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • January 20, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kassim's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 6 donors

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Cherrylyn is a mother of three from the Philippines. Cherrylyn resides in Binan, Laguna. Her husband works as a helper and earns $16 per week, which is insufficient to meet their daily needs. Her children are all old enough to work now, however, their educational attainment makes it hard for them to find a permanent job. Cherrylyn enjoys doing laundry and engaging in water-related activities when she was stronger. Lately, she enjoys joining the free Zumba classes offered by the barangay. However, she eventually has had to stop because of her condition. Seven years ago, Cherrylyn began to experience troubling symptoms, including back, flank, and abdominal pain, which affected her daily activities. She typically takes various pain relievers to alleviate the pain. Sometimes, she endures the pain or her spouse will try to give her massages to ease her discomfort. Cherrylyn has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Cherrylyn is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on January 13th. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is supporting a portion of the cost of the procedure, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Cherrylyn's surgery and care. Cherrylyn says, "I am very grateful to everyone for your generosity. We will only be able to afford this operation with you. I trust that the Lord will return this blessing you gave me."

$671raised
$457to go