Meet Benita

Success! Benita from the Philippines raised $1,500 to fund thyroid surgery.

Photo of Benita post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Benita's treatment was fully funded on June 30, 2017.
  • Benita's story
  • Benita's update
February 5, 2017
March 14, 2017

Benita had no complications after surgery and is currently recovering well. Benita's discomforts in eating and in doing household chores are...

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Benita's Timeline

  • February 5, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Benita was submitted by Krishiel Ferenal, National Health Officer at International Care Ministries

  • February 7, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Benita's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 8, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Benita received treatment at Silliman University Medical Center in Philippines. 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.

  • March 14, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Benita's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • June 30, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Benita's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 34 donors

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