Success! Shany from Tanzania raised $689 to fund a mass removal procedure.

Shany
$689
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$0
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Fully funded
Shany's treatment was fully funded on March 3, 2018.
  • Shany's story
  • Shany's update
January 15, 2018

Photo of Shany post-operation

February 28, 2018

Shany underwent a mass removal procedure.

Shany is doing very well after receiving a facial hemangioma excision treatment. She is now very healthy and ready to pursue her dreams. ...

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Shany's Timeline

  • January 15, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • January 16, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Shany's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 17, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Shany received treatment at Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre (ALMC) in Tanzania. 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.

  • February 28, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Shany's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • March 3, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Shany's treatment was fully funded.

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$375raised
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