Meet Benjamin

Success! Benjamin from Kenya raised $1,016 to fund a fracture repair so he can support his family.

Photo of Benjamin post-operation
$1,016
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$0
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Fully funded
Benjamin's treatment was fully funded on January 31, 2021.
  • Benjamin's story
  • Benjamin's update
September 17, 2020
January 23, 2021

After sustaining a fracture on his upper limb, Benjamin finally underwent a successful ORIF surgery. Posterior and lateral plates were appli...

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Benjamin's Timeline

  • September 17, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Benjamin was submitted by Robert Kariuki, Process Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • September 18, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Benjamin received treatment at AIC Kapsowar 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.

  • September 18, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Benjamin's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 23, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Benjamin's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • January 31, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Benjamin's treatment was fully funded.

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