Success! Ian from Kenya raised $929 to fund hearing aids.

Ian
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Fully funded
Ian's treatment was fully funded on August 25, 2020.
  • Ian's story
  • Ian's update
February 3, 2020

Photo of Ian post-operation

April 20, 2020

Ian underwent hearing aid fitting and treatment.

Ian was successfully fitted with the hearing aids. His hearing ability improved greatly and could perceive low volume sounds. His mother is ...

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Ian's Timeline

  • February 3, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • February 8, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ian's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 4, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ian 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.

  • April 20, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Ian's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • August 25, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ian's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 19 donors

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