Success! Levis from Kenya raised $685 to fund brain surgery.

Levis
$685
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Levis's treatment was fully funded on June 27, 2017.
  • Levis's story
  • Levis's update
May 11, 2017

Photo of Levis post-operation

July 31, 2017

Levis underwent brain surgery.

Levis had a successful surgery to drain the excess fluid from his head. The shunt is functioning perfectly well. He has fully recovered with...

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Levis's Timeline

  • May 11, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Levis was submitted by Maya Murao, Fellow at African Mission Healthcare.

  • May 12, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Levis received 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.

  • June 7, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Levis's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 27, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Levis's treatment was fully funded.

  • July 31, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Levis's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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