Success! Samantha from the Philippines raised $1,088 to fund cleft lip surgery.

Samantha
$1,088
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$0
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Fully funded
Samantha's treatment was fully funded on April 29, 2017.
  • Samantha's story
  • Samantha's update
January 23, 2017

Photo of Samantha post-operation

March 14, 2017

Samantha received cleft lip surgery.

Samantha had a successful palatoplasty without any complications. Now, she is starting to eat on her own with minimal supervision. Though he...

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Samantha's Timeline

  • January 23, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Samantha was submitted by Krishiel Ferenal, National Health Officer at International Care Ministries.

  • January 24, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Samantha's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 25, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Samantha received treatment at Silliman University Medical Center 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.

  • March 14, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Samantha's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • April 29, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Samantha's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 25 donors

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$708raised
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