Meet Cornelius

Success! Cornelius from Kenya raised $1,286 to fund clubfoot treatment so he can be more active.

Photo of Cornelius post-operation
$1,286
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Cornelius's treatment was fully funded on December 16, 2021.
  • Cornelius's story
  • Cornelius's update
December 5, 2021
February 8, 2022

Cornelius underwent a specialist surgery for clubfoot and his treatment was a success! This will be impactful to his life in many ways, and ...

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Cornelius's Timeline

  • December 5, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • December 9, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Cornelius received 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.

  • December 10, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Cornelius's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 16, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Cornelius's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 8, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Cornelius' treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 11 donors

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