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Emmanuel from Kenya raised $980 to drain fluid from his brain so he can grow up healthy.

Emmanuel
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  • $980 raised, $0 to go
$980
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Emmanuel's treatment was fully funded on August 20, 2014.

Photo of Emmanuel post-operation

February 12, 2015

Emmanuel received a shunt incision surgery to reduce his intracranial pressure caused by a fluid buildup in his brain.

His operation was a success!

“He is less likely to develop brain damage or blindness due to hydrocephalus,” write his doctors.

Emmanuel’s mother says, “I am full of joy for the support you have accorded my son. He has a better chance of living a healthy life thanks to your generosity and kindness.”

His operation was a success! "He is less likely to develop brain damage or blindness due to hydrocephalus," write his doctors. Emmanue...

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June 23, 2014

Meet Emmanuel, a one-year-old baby boy from Kenya! He is the second-born in a family of two children and his parents work hard to provide for Emmanuel and his sibling. Both Emmanuel’s parents are small-scale farmers and depend entirely on their small farm to support their family.

Emmanuel was born with hydrocephalus, which causes pressure to build up in his brain. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, explains that “without treatment, Emmanuel could suffer blindness, brain damage, and the condition could even be fatal.” His parents are unable to raise the funds for the surgery Emmanuel needs, but we can help!

Emmanuel’s mother says, “I was shocked when my son’s head started growing abnormally! My prayer and hope is to have him treated as soon as possible. I would appreciate any support towards his operation.”

Let’s raise $980 so Emmanuel can receive a shunt incision, a surgery that will allow him to live a normal, healthy life. We can give Emmanuel’s parents the opportunity to watch him grow up and Emmanuel the chance to have a happy childhood with his sibling!

Meet Emmanuel, a one-year-old baby boy from Kenya! He is the second-born in a family of two children and his parents work hard to provide fo...

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Emmanuel's Timeline

  • June 23, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Emmanuel was submitted by Joan Kadagaya at African Mission Healthcare.

  • June 24, 2014
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Emmanuel 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.

  • August 11, 2014
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Emmanuel's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 20, 2014
    FULLY FUNDED

    Emmanuel's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 12, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Emmanuel. Read the update.

Funded by 8 donors

Funded by 8 donors

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