Harriet from Uganda raised $252 to fund a thyroidectomy surgery to treat a goiter.

Harriet
$252
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Harriet's treatment was fully funded on November 12, 2022.
  • Harriet's story
  • Harriet's update
November 7, 2022
January 12, 2023

Harriet has not yet undergone thyroid surgery.

Our medical partner shared that they have been talking often with Harriet, but she is concerned about moving forward with her surgery and wo...

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Harriet's Timeline

  • November 7, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Harriet was submitted by SAFE Program Admin, SAFE Program Admin at African Mission Healthcare.

  • November 8, 2022
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Harriet was scheduled to receive treatment at Karoli Lwanga Hospital, Nyakibale in Uganda. 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.

  • November 10, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Harriet's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 12, 2023
    FUNDING ENDED

    Harriet is no longer raising funds.

  • January 12, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

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

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$628raised
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