Francis from Kenya raised $1,410 to heal his broken legs.

Francis
$1,410
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Francis's treatment was fully funded on September 12, 2015.
  • Francis's story
  • Francis's update
August 19, 2015

Photo of Francis post-operation

September 27, 2015

Francis received surgery to repair his broken legs.

"Francis underwent successful surgery on both of his legs," reports our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). "His ...

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Francis's Timeline

  • August 19, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • August 20, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Francis received treatment. 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.

  • September 1, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Francis's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 12, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Francis's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 27, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Francis. Read the update.

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