Aron from Tanzania raised $539 to fund a hernia repair.

Aron
$539
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Aron's treatment was fully funded on October 18, 2019.
  • Aron's story
  • Aron's update
August 20, 2019
December 1, 2019

Aron did not undergo a hernia repair.

Aron did not attend his scheduled surgery date. The hospital has tried to follow-up and contact him but have not been successful....

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Aron's Timeline

  • August 20, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • August 21, 2019
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Aron was scheduled to receive 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.

  • August 28, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Aron's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 1, 2019
    FUNDING ENDED

    Aron is no longer raising funds.

  • December 1, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Aron's treatment did not happen. Read the update.

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