Success! Meki from Kenya raised $779 to fund tonsil surgery.

Meki
$779
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Meki's treatment was fully funded on September 13, 2019.
  • Meki's story
  • Meki's update
July 5, 2019

Photo of Meki post-operation

August 3, 2019

Meki underwent tonsil surgery.

He can now breathe easily. Meki’s mother says, “Thank you for supporting my son’s surgery. I am grateful and truly appreciate."...

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Meki's Timeline

  • July 5, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • July 6, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Meki's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 19, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Meki received treatment at AIC Kijabe Hospital 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.

  • August 3, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Meki's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • September 13, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Meki's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 28 donors

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$776raised
$159to go