Meet Venesa

Success! Venesa from Kenya raised $1,151 to fund a Spina Bifida closure to she can grow up healthy.

Photo of Venesa post-operation
$1,151
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Venesa's treatment was fully funded on February 8, 2023.
  • Venesa's story
  • Venesa's update
September 12, 2022
February 13, 2023

Venesa’s surgery successful with no complications arising during and after the surgery. She stayed in the hospital for a few days and now is...

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Venesa's Timeline

  • September 12, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • September 17, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Venesa's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 5, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Venesa 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.

  • February 8, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Venesa's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 13, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Venesa's treatment was successful. Read the update

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Enos is a 59-year-old man and father of three children from Uganda. He and his wife depend on small-scale farming as their primary source of livelihood. Together, they cultivate crops to feed their family and earn some income to meet household needs, including their children's education. In his free time, Enos enjoys singing at church, which brings him spiritual comfort and happiness, as well as watching television and spending time with his family. He values his role as a husband and father and takes pride in contributing to his family's well-being through farming. Last year, Enos noticed a swelling developing around his right ear. Initially, the swelling appeared manageable, but it has progressively increased in size. The uncertainty surrounding the nature and progression of the swelling has also caused him considerable anxiety. Concerned about his condition, Enos sought medical attention and was given an ultrasound scan. The findings were suggestive of a benign tumor located in front of his right ear. After clinical assessment, surgical intervention was recommended to address the swelling. Enos is scheduled to receive surgery on his right ear on November 3rd at our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital. This procedure and care will cost $134. Doctors are hopeful that this procedure will help Enos regain his health and allow him to return to his farming and social activities. Enos shares, "I am worried about the swelling that has continued to grow near my right ear, and I wish to have it treated before it causes me further complications. Unfortunately, my wife and I live on small-scale farming, and our limited income is already committed to supporting our three children and paying their school fees. We cannot afford the cost of the recommended surgery on our own. I kindly appeal to donors to support me so that I can undergo the operation, recover, and return to my farming activities and family responsibilities. I will be very grateful for any assistance extended to me. May God bless everyone willing to give me a helping hand."

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