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Melissa Y.
Melissa Y.

Melissa's Story

Melissa joined Watsi on February 4th, 2016. 25 other people also joined Watsi on that day! Melissa's most recent donation supported Mitchelle, a baby girl from Kenya, for surgery to treat congenital hydrocephalus.

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Melissa has funded healthcare for 1 patient in 1 country.

Melissa has funded healthcare for 1 patient in 1 country.

Patients funded by Melissa

Mitchelle is a 2-month-old baby girl from Kenya with congenital hydrocephalus, or brain swelling. It has been a difficult couple of months for Mitchelle and her family. Two months ago, she was born with swelling on her lower back (spina bifida) which was repaired soon after birth thanks to funds raised by family and friends. Just two months later, Mitchelle has excess fluid in her brain. She needs surgery to help drain the excess fluid and maintain normal intra-cranial pressure in her head. If left untreated, Mitchelle is likely to suffer brain damage, lose her vision, and die at a young age. Between her family's small income from farming and Mitchelle's previous surgery, her parents cannot afford care. With $615, Mitchelle can receive treatment to reduce excess fluid and pressure on her brain and give her a normal, healthy life. “We love Mitchelle and we will appreciate anyone who can help her get treatment," says Mitchelle’s mother.

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