Julia from Kenya raised $290 to ensure she delivers her baby safely.

Julia
$290
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Julia's treatment was fully funded on January 1, 2015.
  • Julia's story
  • Julia's update
December 17, 2014

Photo of Julia post-operation

March 17, 2015

Julia safely delivered her baby in a medical facility.

Julia's doctor at Lwala Community Alliance writes, "Julia had several false labours before she finally delivered her baby girl Ritta Carol. ...

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Julia's Timeline

  • December 17, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Julia was submitted by Dimpick Akinyi Mboya at Lwala Community Alliance.

  • December 31, 2014
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Julia's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 1, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Julia's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 12, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Julia received treatment. 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.

  • March 17, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Julia. Read the update.

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