Success! Milesi from Malawi raised $650 to fund a hysterectomy.

Milesi
$650
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Milesi's treatment was fully funded on January 10, 2019.
  • Milesi's story
  • Milesi's update
August 1, 2017

Photo of Milesi post-operation

October 2, 2017

Milesi underwent a hysterectomy.

Milesi had a successful and uncomplicated hysterectomy and she and her family are thrilled with her positive outcome. Milesi is feeling much...

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Milesi's Timeline

  • August 1, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Milesi was submitted by Alison Corbit, Project Coordinator at World Altering Medicine.

  • August 2, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Milesi received treatment at Nkhoma Hospital in Malawi. 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.

  • August 18, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Milesi's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 2, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Milesi's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • January 10, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Milesi's treatment was fully funded.

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