Success! Esther from Kenya raised $1,224 to fund a corrective surgery for her knee condition.

Esther
$1,224
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$0
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Fully funded
Esther's treatment was fully funded on April 16, 2021.
  • Esther's story
  • Esther's update
February 10, 2021

Photo of Esther post-operation

April 8, 2021

Esther underwent a corrective surgery for her knee condition.

Esther's surgery was a success! This surgery is of great impact to Esther so that she will be able to walk, continue with her education, and...

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Esther's Timeline

  • February 10, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • February 16, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Esther's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 2, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Esther received treatment at AIC Cure International 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.

  • April 8, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Esther's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • April 16, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Esther's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 30 donors

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Obadiah is a 26-year-old man from Kenya. He is the youngest in his family of three children. His mother passed away seven years ago due to cancer. Obadiah lives with his father and works as a casual laborer to support his father, who is in his old age. However, since Obadiah’s injury, it has been painful for him to work, and they have had a relative come and stay with them. Obadiah needs surgery to heal and is requesting assistance with his medical costs. Obadiah fell and sustained a fracture to his arm last year. At the time, he went to a hospital, received a splint, and underwent a plate fixation procedure. He has continued to experience persistent pain for the last year and cannot use his hand. Obadiah recently received an X-ray, which revealed that the fracture has not united and one of the screws has moved out of place so that the plate is no longer holding the fracture correctly. To finally heal, Obadiah must undergo a three-part procedure to align his bone and return it to a normal position. Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner can help. On April 25th, Obadiah will undergo a fracture repair procedure called an open reduction and internal fixation. Upon recovery, Obadiah’s fracture will be healed, he will no longer be in pain, and he will be able to work. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is requesting $1,145 to fund this procedure. Obadiah shared: “I feel so sad when I depend on people to provide everything for me. I am sadder when I remember that my father is alone without a helper. I am so hopeful that one-day things will get back to normal, and I will be able to work and earn something. Kindly help me so that my father may no longer suffer.”

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