Meet Beatrice

Success! Beatrice from Kenya raised $425 to fund hernia repair surgery.

Photo of Beatrice post-operation
$425
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Beatrice's treatment was fully funded on September 1, 2017.
  • Beatrice's story
  • Beatrice's update
May 16, 2017
August 25, 2017

Beatrice received successful surgery in our medical partner's facility. She is doing okay and was discharged a day after treatment. She is s...

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Beatrice's Timeline

  • May 16, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Beatrice was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, SAFE Senior Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • May 23, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Beatrice received treatment at AIC Kijabe 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.

  • June 8, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Beatrice's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 25, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Beatrice's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • September 1, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Beatrice's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 1 donor

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100% of your donation funds life-changing surgery.

Felix is a 30-year-old farmer from Malawi. He is married with one child, and enjoys playing soccer during his free time. Felix values an active life, but for the past seven months, persistent abdominal pain has made it difficult for him to enjoy the life he once knew. Early this year, Felix started experiencing a twisting pain, and burning sensation in his abdomen several times throughout the day. Seeking relief, he visited several clinics, but none provided a lasting solution. After an assessment at a district hospital, he was advised to seek specialized care at a facility that offers surgical services. Recently, Felix made the two-hour journey to Nkhoma Mission Hospital. At the hospital, he was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia, which is a tissue bulge in the belly button area, that occurs due to a weak spot in the abdominal wall. Felix was informed that he needed surgery, but the cost exceeded what he could afford. Having already spent a significant amount on seeking treatment and transportation, and with limited resources and a family depending on him, he is now seeking support to undergo the surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Felix receive treatment. On September 22nd, he is scheduled to undergo hernia repair surgery to recover from the painful symptoms, allowing him to return to work, care for his family and go back to his everyday life. Now, Felix needs help to fund this $421 procedure. He says, “I am hoping that after the surgery, I will be free from this pain and able to return to my farm. I want to work hard for my wife and child, provide for my family, and enjoy playing soccer with my friends again. I pray that with this treatment, I can regain my strength and continue building a better future for my family.”

$20raised
$401to go