Mutavanya from Kenya raised $980 to treat his hydrocephalus.

Mutavanya
$980
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Mutavanya's treatment was fully funded on July 23, 2014.
  • Mutavanya's story
  • Mutavanya's update
May 29, 2014

Photo of Mutavanya post-operation

February 12, 2015

Mutavanya received a shunt incision to drain excess fluid from his brain.

Mutavanya’s mother says, “you have truly demonstrated love to my son, and I’ll be forever grateful for your generosity. Thanks for coming to...

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Mutavanya's Timeline

  • May 29, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Mutavanya was submitted by Joan Kadagaya at African Mission Healthcare.

  • May 30, 2014
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Mutavanya received treatment. 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.

  • July 20, 2014
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Mutavanya's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 23, 2014
    FULLY FUNDED

    Mutavanya's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 12, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Mutavanya. Read the update.

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