Success! Catherine from the Philippines raised $1,253 to fund gallstones surgery so she can live pain free.

Catherine
$1,253
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Catherine's treatment was fully funded on August 20, 2022.
  • Catherine's story
  • Catherine's update
April 5, 2022

Photo of Catherine post-operation

September 6, 2022

Catherine underwent gallstones surgery so she can live pain free.

Catherine’s surgery was successful! After a month of enduring her pain which limited her movement, she’s so excited to look after her childr...

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Catherine's Timeline

  • April 5, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Catherine was submitted by Abegail Joy Cervania, Marketing and Communications Officer at World Surgical Foundation Philippines.

  • April 7, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Catherine received treatment at Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Philippines. 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.

  • April 11, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Catherine's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 20, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Catherine's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 6, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Catherine's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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