Peter from Kenya raised $423 to fund hernia surgery.

Peter
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Fully funded
Peter's treatment was fully funded on October 16, 2019.
  • Peter's story
  • Peter's update
August 2, 2019

Photo of Peter post-operation

September 22, 2019

Peter underwent hernia surgery.

Peter had successful surgery to repair the hernia. This has minimized the risk of strangulation which can restrict blood flow to the body ti...

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Peter's Timeline

  • August 2, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • August 3, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Peter's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 6, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Peter received treatment at BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH) in Kenya. 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.

  • September 22, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Peter. Read the update.

  • October 16, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Peter's treatment was fully funded.

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