Beatrice from Kenya raised $630 to fund gynecological surgery.

Beatrice
$630
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Beatrice's treatment was fully funded on December 18, 2019.
  • Beatrice's story
  • Beatrice's update
April 23, 2019
December 19, 2019

Beatrice did not undergo gynecological surgery.

Beatrice did not come for surgery. Her condition seemed to be complex and she was recommended to see a visiting OB-GYN but she never came to...

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Beatrice's Timeline

  • April 23, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Beatrice was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, Curative Medical Support Program-Partner Representative at African Mission Healthcare.

  • April 23, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Beatrice's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 24, 2019
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Beatrice was scheduled to receive 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.

  • December 19, 2019
    FUNDING ENDED

    Beatrice is no longer raising funds.

  • December 19, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

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

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$60raised
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