Esther from Kenya raised $1,260 to repair an anorectal malformation.

Esther
$1,260
raised
$86
to go
Fully funded
Esther's treatment was fully funded on August 5, 2015.
  • Esther's story
  • Esther's update
July 26, 2015
September 27, 2015

Esther did not end up needing surgery as planned.

Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF), explains: "Esther was treated in a hospital closer to her home after a we...

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Esther's Timeline

  • July 26, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • July 27, 2015
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Esther was scheduled to receive 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 29, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Esther's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 27, 2015
    FUNDING ENDED

    Esther is no longer raising funds.

  • September 27, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Esther's treatment did not happen. Read the update.

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