Success! Edith from Kenya raised $832 to fund a hysterectomy.

Edith
$832
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Edith's treatment was fully funded on December 23, 2020.
  • Edith's story
  • Edith's update
May 20, 2020

Photo of Edith post-operation

July 23, 2020

Edith underwent a hysterectomy.

Edith underwent a successful hysterectomy and is healing well. Once fully recovered, she is expected to be able to go back to her normal day...

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Edith's Timeline

  • May 20, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • May 21, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Edith's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • May 28, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Edith received treatment at AIC Kijabe 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.

  • July 23, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Edith's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • December 23, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Edith's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 20 donors

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