Meet Wizimani

Success! Wizimani from Malawi raised $340 to fund a cyst removal.

Photo of Wizimani post-operation
$340
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Wizimani's treatment was fully funded on January 8, 2018.
  • Wizimani's story
  • Wizimani's update
July 16, 2017
August 7, 2017

Wizimani’s operation was a success. He is now cyst free and is feeling very grateful.

He says, “Thank you.”

Wizimani's Timeline

  • July 16, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Wizimani was submitted by Sadie Bazur-Leidy, Director of Operations at World Altering Medicine

  • July 17, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Wizimani received treatment at Kabudula Rural Community Hospital in Malawi. 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.

  • August 7, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Wizimani's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 7, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Wizimani's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • January 8, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Wizimani's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 2 donors

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