Success! Kriscous from the Philippines raised $1,464 to treat a cleft palate.

Kriscous
$1,464
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Kriscous's treatment was fully funded on February 19, 2016.
  • Kriscous's story
  • Kriscous's update
January 30, 2016

Photo of Kriscous post-operation

March 28, 2016

Kriscous received successful treatment for his cleft palate.

"After the treatment, Kriscous and his family are very happy and overwhelmed of the operation done," our medical partner shares. "Now, Krisc...

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Kriscous's Timeline

  • January 30, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kriscous was submitted by Krishiel Ferenal, National Health Officer at International Care Ministries.

  • February 4, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kriscous received treatment at Tebow CURE Hospital in Davao in Philippines. 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.

  • February 10, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kriscous's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 19, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kriscous's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 28, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Kriscous's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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