Success! Alice from Kenya raised $936 to fund a thyroidectomy so she can live free of pain and discomfort.

Alice
$936
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Alice's treatment was fully funded on January 4, 2023.
  • Alice's story
  • Alice's update
August 5, 2022

Photo of Alice post-operation

January 16, 2023

Alice underwent a thyroidectomy so she can live pain-free and without discomfort.

Alice underwent a successful thyroidectomy. A large tissue was removed from her neck and the swelling in her neck went down and is healing. ...

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Alice's Timeline

  • August 5, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Alice was submitted by Edward Mugane, Impact Assessment Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • August 5, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Alice's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 15, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Alice received treatment at AIC Kapsowar 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.

  • January 4, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Alice's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 16, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Alice's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 18 donors

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