Meet Philomena

Success! Philomena from Kenya raised $681 to fund a colostomy closure surgery.

Photo of Philomena post-operation
$681
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Philomena's treatment was fully funded on December 19, 2020.
  • Philomena's story
  • Philomena's update
June 30, 2020
September 23, 2020

Philomena had a successful surgery at our partner's hospital. Her parents are very happy that she has undergone all three of her surgeries s...

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Philomena's Timeline

  • June 30, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • July 1, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Philomena's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 30, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Philomena 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.

  • September 23, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Philomena's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • December 19, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Philomena's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 19 donors

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