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Success! Edna from Haiti raised $1,500 for breast cancer treatment.

Edna
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Edna's treatment was fully funded on February 3, 2016.
January 22, 2016

Edna is a mother of seven from Haiti. Four years ago, she lost her husband and now raises their children alone. Until recently, she managed a small business selling clothes on the street.

Two years ago, Edna noticed a lump in her breast but did not seek treatment for some time. Recently, she visited our medical partner, Project Medishare, and was diagnosed with breast cancer. “She is scared of the cancer diagnosis and can’t wait to have the treatment,” they share.

The cancer made her ill to the point she could no longer work, and now has no income for her family and the treatment. “She has significant physical limitations as a result of the cancer,” explains Project Medishare. “Her children are in school and cannot help her with everything and she is unable to afford her treatment.”

With our support of $1,500, Edna will undergo a mastectomy to remove the cancer in her breast and chemotherapy to ensure that it does not come back. These funds will cover the necessary pre-operative care, surgical costs, chemotherapy drugs, and hospital stay.

“She hopes to get back to work selling clothes and to get back to caring for her children,” Project Medishare shares. “Since her husband died, she is their sole caretaker.” Let’s help Edna get well and return to enjoying time with her family.

Edna is a mother of seven from Haiti. Four years ago, she lost her husband and now raises their children alone. Until recently, she managed ...

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Edna's Timeline

  • January 22, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Edna was submitted by Vince DeGennaro, Medical Director at Project Medishare.

  • January 25, 2016
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Edna was scheduled to receive treatment at Hospital Bernard Mevs in Haiti. 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 1, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Edna's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 3, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Edna's treatment was fully funded.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Edna's treatment update from Project Medishare.

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