Mark is a sweet 2-year-old toddler from Tanzania who needs $874 to fund burn contracture surgery on his right hand.

Mark
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Mark's story

March 2, 2023

Mark's Timeline

  • March 2, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Mark was submitted by Ruth Kanyeria, SAFE Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • March 3, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Mark was scheduled to receive 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.

  • March 13, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Mark's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Mark is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Mark's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.

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