Success! Fred from Kenya raised $1,500 for fracture repair surgery so he can walk and work again.

Fred
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Fully funded
Fred's treatment was fully funded on November 30, 2021.
  • Fred's story
  • Fred's update
August 24, 2021

Photo of Fred post-operation

December 14, 2021

Fred underwent fracture repair surgery so he can walk and work again.

When he arrived at the hospital, Fred was in pain and unable to walk. This is after he was involved in a road traffic accident and sustained...

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Fred's Timeline

  • August 24, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Fred was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • August 25, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Fred's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 26, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Fred received treatment at AIC Kijabe 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.

  • November 30, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Fred's treatment was fully funded.

  • December 14, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Fred's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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