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Antony from Kenya raised $805 to close a mass on his back and reduce his risk of infection.

Antony
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  • $805 raised, $0 to go
$805
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$0
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Fully funded
Antony's treatment was fully funded on April 9, 2015.

Photo of Antony post-operation

April 13, 2015

Antony received treatment to close the mass on his back.

“Antony’s surgery was a success! The cystic mass on his back was closed preventing infection and other spine complications,” says our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation. “He is recovering well and doctors expect him to make a full recovery.”

Antony’s mother adds: “I am very grateful that my child has gotten the treatment he needed. I am thankful for the generous support you have given me thank you very much.”

"Antony’s surgery was a success! The cystic mass on his back was closed preventing infection and other spine complications," says our medica...

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March 5, 2015

Meet Anthony, a three-day-old baby boy from Kenya! He is the fifth child in his immediate family, and his parents are farmers.

Anthony was born with spina bifida, meaning he has a cystic mass on his lower back. He needs surgery immediately, or risks getting an infection or developing conditions that could pose serious health risks later in life.

Anthony’s parents don’t earn very much, and cannot afford the $805 needed for Anthony’s surgery to close the mass on his back. “It’s been a struggle over the last three days for my family, and I hope that my son will find treatment. We don’t have resources, but I hope that we’ll get support,” Anthony’s mother says.

Let’s fund Anthony’s treatment and give this little baby a chance to grow into a healthy child!

Meet Anthony, a three-day-old baby boy from Kenya! He is the fifth child in his immediate family, and his parents are farmers. Anthony wa...

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Antony's Timeline

  • March 5, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Antony was submitted by Joan Kadagaya at African Mission Healthcare.

  • March 6, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Antony received treatment. 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.

  • April 1, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Antony's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 9, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Antony's treatment was fully funded.

  • April 13, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Antony. Read the update.

Funded by 23 donors

Funded by 23 donors

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Ferdinand

Ferdinand is a father of two from the Philippines. He has one son and one daughter. Both he and his wife both work as public school teachers. Their income is still insufficient for their needs, however and, in addition to supporting their children, part of their salary goes to their medication for diabetes and hypertension. In September, Ferdinand began to experience several troubling symptoms, including severe abdominal pain. He was rushed to an emergency room to be treated. The ultrasound test showed that he has gallstones. Ferdinand has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy which is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, his symptoms will continue to worsen and will put him at risk of further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Ferdinand is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on December 3rd. A portion of the cost of the procedure is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, and WSFP is raising the remaining $826 to cover the cost of Ferdinand's surgery and care. "Because of my condition, I'm in constant pain which hinders me from doing my usual activities. I've tried to reach out for help to our local government but was unsuccessful," Ferdinand shared. "I am glad there are foundations like Watsi and World Surgical Foundation Philippines that exist. I'm forever grateful for the help that you've given me," he added.

55% funded

55%funded
$459raised
$367to go

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