Success! Dennis from Kenya raised $1,286 to fund clubfoot repair surgery.

Dennis
$1,286
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Dennis's treatment was fully funded on June 19, 2023.
  • Dennis's story
  • Dennis's update
January 14, 2023

Photo of Dennis post-operation

July 7, 2023

Dennis underwent clubfoot repair surgery.

Dennis was admitted for surgery and his treatment has been successful. This will be impactful for Dennis because he will be able to put on h...

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Dennis's Timeline

  • January 14, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Dennis was submitted by Beatrice Njoroge, Curative Medical Support Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • January 20, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Dennis's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 6, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Dennis received treatment at AIC Cure International Hospital 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.

  • June 19, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Dennis's treatment was fully funded.

  • July 7, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Dennis's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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