Meet Sharon

Success! Sharon from Kenya raised $1,016 to fund treatment for a severe leg fracture from carrying firewood.

Photo of Sharon post-operation
$1,016
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Sharon's treatment was fully funded on January 31, 2021.
  • Sharon's story
  • Sharon's update
September 29, 2020
January 15, 2021

After suffering a right femur fracture while carrying firewood, Sharon had an uneventful surgery. She has recovered well and was discharged ...

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Sharon's Timeline

  • September 29, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Sharon was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, SAFE Senior Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • September 30, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sharon's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 1, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sharon received treatment at AIC Kapsowar 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.

  • January 15, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sharon's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • January 31, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sharon's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 22 donors

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