Success! Mary from Kenya raised $1,500 for spinal surgery.

Mary
$1,500
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$0
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Fully funded
Mary's treatment was fully funded on December 20, 2019.
  • Mary's story
  • Mary's update
August 28, 2019

Photo of Mary post-operation

October 14, 2019

Mary for spinal surgery.

Mary had successful surgery to decompress the spine. This has minimized the risk of spine defects. She is less pain and ambulates with ease....

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Mary's Timeline

  • August 28, 2019
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • September 2, 2019
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Mary 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.

  • September 4, 2019
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Mary's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 14, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Mary's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • December 20, 2019
    FULLY FUNDED

    Mary's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 30 donors

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