Success! Jayden from Kenya raised $1,151 to fund spina bifida closure surgery.

Jayden
$1,151
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Jayden's treatment was fully funded on December 28, 2022.
  • Jayden's story
  • Jayden's update
December 9, 2022

Photo of Jayden post-operation

March 12, 2023

Jayden underwent spina bifida closure surgery so he can grow up active and healthy.

Jayden’s surgery was done successfully with no complications arising during and after the surgery. He has been discharged to home care that ...

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Jayden's Timeline

  • December 9, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • December 9, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Jayden's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 28, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Jayden's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 25, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Jayden received treatment at BethanyKids Kijabe Hospital (BKKH) 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 12, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Jayden's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 17 donors

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Biruk is an adorable toddler from Ethiopia who loves to play and walk. He has recently started walking, and it seems like he only wants to explore the world on his feet. He also enjoys playing with other children, always eager to share their toys or try to claim some for himself. Being the only child in the family, he receives a lot of love and attention from his parents. Biruk's dad holds a university degree in agriculture, and his mom graduated from college with a diploma in ICT. Despite her educational background, she couldn't find a job in that field and now assists her husband with their farming endeavors. They were fortunate to receive a small farming land from their parents, and they work diligently to make a living from it. In addition to farming for their needs, they also purchase crops to sell, aiming to generate additional income and improve their economic situation. Although their income is modest, they work hard to support their family's daily necessities and strive to save up to purchase more land. Biruk was born with Hypospadias, a congenital abnormality which affects the male urinary opening. When he was just five months old, his parents took Biruk to a hospital for medical attention. The doctor mentioned that they would need a referral when the child reaches six months of age. Unfortunately, when they returned to the hospital later, they were informed that the doctor was unavailable, leaving them uncertain and frustrated. Without treatment, Biruk will continue to experience uncomfortable symptoms and will be at risk of infertility. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), can help. Biruk is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery at AMH's care center on August 8th. AMH is requesting $1,293 to cover the total cost of his procedure and care. Biruk's mum said, “I will work hard to bring my child to a successful future once he receives the treatment and is healed. I hope he will be successful and lead a good life in the future.”

$534raised
$759to go