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Success! Susan from Tanzania raised $780 to fund burn repair surgery.

Susan
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Susan's treatment was fully funded on December 10, 2016.

Photo of Susan post-operation

January 26, 2017

Susan underwent successful burn repair surgery.

Her skin graft has healed well. Now, Susan is much more independent and active.

Her mother says, “I am so appreciative to see Susan doing well following her skin graft. I will make sure she wears her splint.”

Her skin graft has healed well. Now, Susan is much more independent and active. Her mother says, "I am so appreciative to see Susan doing...

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November 10, 2016

Susan is a five-year-old girl from Tanzania who loves to play. She is the last-born in a family of four children.

Five years ago, hot tea spilled on Susan and burned her. Watsi donors have funded two previous surgeries to correct the burn scar contracture on her right elbow. Now, Susan’s elbow has straightened and she can perform tasks independently.

On November 11, Susan underwent a skin graft surgery to complete her recovery process. This procedure should restore the appearance of her burned skin.

Susan’s parents are unemployed, so they need our help to fund this $780 procedure.

“We have been very lucky to get your help many times,” says Susan’s mother. “The last surgery has helped my daughter very much, and we hope this is the last treatment so she can rejoin her siblings back home.”

Susan is a five-year-old girl from Tanzania who loves to play. She is the last-born in a family of four children. Five years ago, hot te...

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Susan's Timeline

  • November 10, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Susan was submitted by Robert Kariuki, Process Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • November 11, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Susan received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • November 22, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Susan's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 10, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Susan's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 26, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Susan's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 11 donors

Funded by 11 donors

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Shurem

Shurem is an 8-year-old boy from Kenya. He is the third born in a family of four children. His mother is a housewife while his father is a casual laborer who herds cattle for people in his community. However, the ongoing drought in the region has made it difficult for him to find work. The family is unable to raise the required funds to pay for medical expenses. Shurem has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition in which excess cerebrospinal fluid accumulates in the brain and increases intracranial pressure. As a result of his condition, Shurem has been experiencing an increasing head circumference. When Shurem was two years old, he started experiencing fevers which were managed with medication. A few days later, his parents started to notice his head was increasing in size. Despite a review from the hospital and the administration of medication, his condition only became worse, and he stopped walking. Late last year the community referred his family to BethanyKids first mobile clinic in their hometown Garissa County, as they had stopped seeking treatment for Shurem for a few years. The mobile clinic referred Shurem to BethanyKids, where he was examined and diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Without treatment, Shurem will experience severe physical and developmental delays. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $720 to cover the cost of surgery for Shurem that will treat his hydrocephalus. The procedure is scheduled to take place on February 9th and will drain the excess fluid from Shurem's brain. This will reduce intracranial pressure and greatly improve his quality of life. With proper treatment, Shurem will hopefully develop into a strong, healthy young boy. Shurem’s father says, “I feel very bad for my son as I cannot help him in any way. I want him to be well and back in good health.”

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