Success! Maribeth from the Philippines raised $890 to fund thyroidectomy surgery.

Maribeth
$890
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Fully funded
Maribeth's treatment was fully funded on March 29, 2023.
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November 10, 2022

Photo of Maribeth post-operation

April 10, 2023

Maribeth underwent thyroidectomy surgery.

Maribeth's surgery was a success! She commended all the hospital staff who assisted her for a job well done. She is more comfortable now and...

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Maribeth's Timeline

  • November 10, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Maribeth was submitted by Abegail Joy Cervania, Marketing and Communications Officer at World Surgical Foundation Philippines.

  • November 11, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Maribeth received treatment at Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Philippines. 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 16, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Maribeth's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 29, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Maribeth's treatment was fully funded.

  • April 10, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Maribeth's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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58-year-old Natchokani is a widow from a village in Dedza District in Malawi. With seven children, six of whom have passed away, she now lives with her youngest child, who is 7 years old and attending primary school. Natchokani never had the opportunity to attend school, making it challenging for her to find employment. Consequently, she relies on farming to sustain herself and her son, growing maize, beans, and groundnuts for both sustenance and income. Twenty years ago, Natchokani noticed an itch and an uncomfortable feeling in her throat whenever she was eating. Shortly after, people in her vicinity informed her of a swelling on her neck, which she eventually noticed herself. The swelling has been increasing in size over the years but she never went to seek medical help in health centers as she did not have finances to pay for treatment. Instead, she tried traditional medicine to no avail. Natchokani has continued to experience severe headaches and pain in her upper back. She struggles to swallow and sometimes has shortness of breath when she is lying down. She is unable to carry a heavy load on her head, therefore making it difficult for her to carry out household chores such as fetching water, and firewood and going to the maize mill. One day while she was visiting a patient at our medical partner's care center Nkhoma Hospital, she was seen by a surgeon who later diagnosed her with a multinodular mass, and thyroidectomy was recommended. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $491 to fund Natchokani's thyroid surgery scheduled for March 7th. Following the surgery, her symptoms will be alleviated, allowing her to breathe more easily and engage in her daily tasks without discomfort. Natchokani says, “I hope to receive treatment and resume life without this condition so that I can take care of my only son.”

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