Success! Jerry from the Philippines raised $1,479 to remove a mass in his neck.

Jerry
$1,479
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$0
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Fully funded
Jerry's treatment was fully funded on September 30, 2023.
  • Jerry's story
  • Jerry's update
March 11, 2023

Photo of Jerry post-operation

October 10, 2023

Jerry underwent surgery to remove a mass in his neck.

Jerry's surgery was successful! The swelling on his neck not only caused physical deformity, but also affected his mental well-being. Now th...

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Jerry's Timeline

  • March 11, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Jerry was submitted by Abegail Joy Cervania, Marketing and Communications Officer at World Surgical Foundation Philippines.

  • March 11, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Jerry received treatment at Our Lady of Peace Hospital in Philippines. 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 13, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Jerry's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 30, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Jerry's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 10, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Jerry's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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