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Raymond is a toddler from Kenya who needs $1,084 to fund a colostomy closure.

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March 13, 2023

Raymond is a 2-year-old toddler from Kenya and the only child in his family. A few months back, his mother lost her job at a clothing store because she must be at the hospital most of the time attending to her son. She works more flexible jobs like washing clothes for people in her neighborhood to help provide for the family.

Raymond has been in and out of the hospital since birth. He was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease, a condition where the ganglion cells in the colon responsible for pushing food through are inactive or dead. He has undergone a series of surgeries through the family’s health insurance fund. After a long journey, Raymond has one procedure left, but their insurance coverage has been exhausted, and they request financial assistance for his final procedure.

Raymond underwent a colostomy, a procedure in which the end of the colon was brought through an opening in the abdominal wall. Raymond’s colostomy requires closure in order to restore his bowel function and prevent future complications. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $1,084 to cover the cost of his colostomy closure. The surgery is scheduled to take place on March 14th and, once completed, will allow Raymond to live more comfortably and confidently moving forward.

Raymond’s mother said: “We have come a long way with his treatment, and I have been waiting for this moment for a long time. I really hope that it will go as planned.”

Raymond is a 2-year-old toddler from Kenya and the only child in his family. A few months back, his mother lost her job at a clothing store ...

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Raymond's Timeline

  • March 13, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Raymond was submitted by Ruth Kanyeria, SAFE Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • March 13, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Raymond's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 14, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Raymond was scheduled to receive treatment at BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH) 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.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Raymond is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Raymond's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.

Funded by 3 donors

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Funded by 3 donors

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Treatment
Colostomy Closure
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,084 for Raymond's treatment
Hospital Fees
$810
Medical Staff
$48
Medication
$32
Supplies
$137
Labs
$5
Other
$52

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