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Gianna from Kenya raised $1,224 to fund surgery to help her birth condition so she can grow up stronger.

Gianna
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Fully funded
Gianna's treatment was fully funded on March 9, 2023.
March 9, 2023

Gianna did not yet undergo surgery.

Our medical partner shared an update that Gianna fell sick with an illness so her grandmother took her to the national referral hospital Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. She is currently improving with medication and the team at Kenyatta may complete her surgery there. If she and her grandmother return for care, we will share her case for support. In the meantime, grateful for you to support another patient in need right now. Thank you for your kindness and understanding!

Our medical partner shared an update that Gianna fell sick with an illness so her grandmother took her to the national referral hospital Ken...

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December 20, 2022

Meet Gianna, a lovely, four year old girl from Kenya. Gianna lives with her grandmother, while her mother works at a local hotel, and her father is a casual laborer on construction sites.

Gianna was born with Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease. A child born with this condition has soft bones that break easily. Gianna has never walked, and lives in near constant pain. When she did try to walk using support, she fractured some bones.

Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is here to help Gianna access the care that she needs. On January 16th Gianna will undergo a procedure at AIC Cure International Hospital, that will provide greater support for Gianna’s bones, and which may even enable her to gain sufficient strength to walk. Gianna’s family is seeking your support to fund the $1,224 needed to pay for the surgery.

Gianna’s grandmother said: “Gianna has never walked, and my desire is to see her walk like other children. Your financial support to help her undergo surgery will be greatly appreciated.”

Meet Gianna, a lovely, four year old girl from Kenya. Gianna lives with her grandmother, while her mother works at a local hotel, and her f...

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Gianna's Timeline

  • December 20, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Gianna was submitted by SAFE Program Admin, SAFE Program Admin at African Mission Healthcare.

  • January 9, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Gianna's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 16, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Gianna was scheduled to receive treatment at AIC Cure International 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.

  • March 9, 2023
    FUNDING ENDED

    Gianna is no longer raising funds.

  • March 9, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

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

Funded by 31 donors

Funded by 31 donors

Treatment
Angular Deformity Correction
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,224 for Gianna's treatment
Hospital Fees
$242
Medical Staff
$313
Medication
$179
Supplies
$347
Labs
$37
Radiology
$47
Other
$59

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100% of your donation funds life-changing surgery.

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