Meet Kidist

Kidist from Ethiopia raised $535 to treat an infected leg.

Photo of Kidist post-operation
$535
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Kidist's treatment was fully funded on August 3, 2015.
  • Kidist's story
  • Kidist's update
July 20, 2015
August 22, 2015

According to our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, "Kidist successfully underwent surgery to remove the dead bone in h...

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Kidist's Timeline

  • July 20, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Kidist was submitted by Beatrice Njoroge, SAFE Program Manager at African Mission Healthcare

  • July 21, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Kidist received treatment. 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 28, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Kidist's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 3, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Kidist's treatment was fully funded.

  • August 22, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Kidist. Read the update

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Crispin is a 65-year-old father of three from the Philippines. He lives with his wife and daughter. He has two other children who already have their own families. Crispin is currently unemployed and depends on his daughter’s modest income, which only covers their daily needs. He explained that he could only undergo surgery if financial assistance were provided. Despite these challenges, Crispin takes care of himself by avoiding heavy lifting and eating healthier foods. Five months ago, Crispin was diagnosed with an inguinal hernia, a condition that occurs when abdominal tissue protrudes through a weak spot in the lower abdominal muscles, causing a bulge in the groin area. The condition has been causing him pain and difficulty in moving around. Crispin needs to undergo surgery to treat his condition. Fortunately, on May 15th, Crispin will undergo hernia repair surgery at our medical partner's care center, Our Lady of Peace Hospital. A portion of the cost of Crispin's treatment is being supported by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Our medical partner is raising the remaining $1,038 to cover the cost of his surgery and care. Once completed, this procedure will ease his suffering, and lift the financial burden on his family, giving them a chance to move forward with dignity and hope. Crispin says, "I am deeply grateful to the Almighty and the Foundation for this surgery, which saves me from falling into debt and gives me hope that more people like me will continue to receive help."

$499raised
$539to go