Meet Vanessa

Success! Vanessa from Kenya raised $748 to fund hearing aids to help her hear and speak.

Photo of Vanessa post-operation
$748
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Vanessa's treatment was fully funded on January 10, 2025.
  • Vanessa's story
  • Vanessa's update
November 5, 2024
January 18, 2025

Vanessa was successfully fitted with hearing aids and was able to hear. She was eager to listen when someone was speaking, often smiling bef...

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Vanessa's Timeline

  • November 5, 2024
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Vanessa was submitted by Ruth Kanyeria, SAFE Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • November 5, 2024
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Vanessa 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.

  • November 7, 2024
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Vanessa's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 10, 2025
    FULLY FUNDED

    Vanessa's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 18, 2025
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Vanessa's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 8 donors

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