Success! Keshia from the Philippines raised $184 to fund malnutrition treatment.

Keshia
$184
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$0
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Fully funded
Keshia's treatment was fully funded on November 20, 2016.
  • Keshia's story
  • Keshia's update
October 12, 2016

Photo of Keshia post-operation

February 9, 2017

Keshia received successful malnutrition treatment.

She has recovered and reached a normal height and weight. She has an increased appetite and is more active. Her family says, "It is so go...

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Keshia's Timeline

  • October 12, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Keshia was submitted by Dolores Gagatam, Bacolod TPC at International Care Ministries.

  • October 17, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Keshia received treatment at Home-based malnutrition intervention program in Guatemala. 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.

  • November 8, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Keshia's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 20, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Keshia's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 9, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Keshia's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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