Success! George from Kenya raised $220 to fund eye surgery.

George
$220
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$0
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Fully funded
George's treatment was fully funded on June 9, 2017.
  • George's story
  • George's update
March 5, 2017

Photo of George post-operation

April 12, 2017

George underwent eye surgery.

George’s cataract surgery was successful. He is able to see with his left eye with better clarity than before. George is happy to have recei...

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George's Timeline

  • March 5, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • March 6, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    George 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.

  • March 7, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    George's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 12, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    George's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • June 9, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    George's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 10 donors

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