Anna from Kenya raised $1,065 to fund surgery on her tibia to help her walk again.

Anna
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Fully funded
Anna's treatment was fully funded on September 27, 2020.
  • Anna's story
  • Anna's update
June 9, 2020

Photo of Anna post-operation

August 17, 2020

Anna underwent surgery on her tibia to help her walk again.

Anna was admitted in critical condition with polytrauma following a road traffic accident. She required several procedures but has improved ...

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Anna's Timeline

  • June 9, 2020
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • June 10, 2020
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Anna 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.

  • June 10, 2020
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Anna's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 17, 2020
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Anna. Read the update.

  • September 27, 2020
    FULLY FUNDED

    Anna's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 23 donors

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