Success! Alfred from Malawi raised $28 to fund a dental extraction.

Alfred
$28
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$0
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Fully funded
Alfred's treatment was fully funded on October 11, 2017.
  • Alfred's story
  • Alfred's update
July 21, 2017

Photo of Alfred post-operation

August 8, 2017

Alfred underwent a dental extraction.

Alfred's extraction was a success. He will now be free from tooth pain. He says, “Thank you.”...

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Alfred's Timeline

  • July 21, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Alfred was submitted by Sadie Bazur-Leidy, Director of Operations at World Altering Medicine.

  • July 21, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Alfred received treatment at Kabudula Rural Community 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.

  • July 24, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Alfred's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 8, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Alfred's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • October 11, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Alfred's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 1 donor

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