Meet Dorcas

Success! Dorcas from Kenya raised $1,079 to fund arm fracture repair surgery.

Photo of Dorcas post-operation
$1,079
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Dorcas's treatment was fully funded on July 27, 2024.
  • Dorcas's story
  • Dorcas's update
February 21, 2024
May 22, 2024

Dorcas's surgery was a success! She recovered well and was discharged home with a follow-up appointment scheduled for two weeks later to rev...

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Dorcas's Timeline

  • February 21, 2024
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • February 26, 2024
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Dorcas's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 11, 2024
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Dorcas received treatment at Maua Methodist 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.

  • May 22, 2024
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Dorcas' treatment was successful. Read the update

  • July 27, 2024
    FULLY FUNDED

    Dorcas's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 25 donors

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