Success! Marie from the Philippines raised $1,294 to fund a partial mastectomy to treat her cancer.

Marie
$1,294
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$0
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Fully funded
Marie's treatment was fully funded on August 24, 2022.
  • Marie's story
  • Marie's update
April 5, 2022

Photo of Marie post-operation

September 1, 2022

Marie underwent a mastectomy to treat her cancer.

Mary Jean’s surgery was successful! She’s so happy and feeling relieved. She’s eager to find new sources of income now that she’s free from ...

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Marie's Timeline

  • April 5, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • April 8, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Marie 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 12, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Marie's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 24, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Marie's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 1, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Marie's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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