Meet Edward

Success! Edward from Kenya raised $1,451 to fund fracture repair surgery.

Photo of Edward post-operation
$1,451
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$0
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Fully funded
Edward's treatment was fully funded on March 5, 2019.
  • Edward's story
  • Edward's update
January 22, 2019
February 12, 2019

Edward was successfully treated in our medical partner's facility. He is able to walk with less pain. Edward says, “Thank you for helping...

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Edward's Timeline

  • January 22, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Edward was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, SAFE Senior Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare

  • January 24, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Edward 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.

  • January 24, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Edward's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 12, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Edward's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • March 5, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Edward's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 44 donors

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