Success! Joshua from Tanzania raised $940 for surgery to correct his gait.

Joshua
$940
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$0
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Fully funded
Joshua's treatment was fully funded on May 3, 2016.
  • Joshua's story
  • Joshua's update
April 20, 2016

Photo of Joshua post-operation

June 25, 2016

Joshua received surgery to correct his gait.

Joshua's recovery and rehabilitation is continuing as expected. We trust that this will enable him to walk like other children and prevent o...

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Joshua's Timeline

  • April 20, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Joshua was submitted by Beatrice Njoroge, Curative Medical Support Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • April 22, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Joshua 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.

  • May 2, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Joshua's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • May 3, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Joshua's treatment was fully funded.

  • June 25, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Joshua's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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