Meet Willy

Success! Willy from Kenya raised $1,231 to fund hip surgery.

Photo of Willy post-operation
$1,231
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Willy's treatment was fully funded on November 24, 2017.
  • Willy's story
  • Willy's update
July 8, 2017
August 22, 2017

Willy thought he would be in constant pain after the surgery. However, this was not the case. Willy will now start to walk without crutches....

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Willy's Timeline

  • July 8, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Willy was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, SAFE Senior Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • July 10, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Willy received treatment at AIC Cure International Hospital 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.

  • August 8, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Willy's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 22, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Willy's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • November 24, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Willy's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 20 donors

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$737raised
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