Success! Ann from Kenya raised $949 to fund a thyroidectomy to relieve her swelling and pain.

Ann
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Ann's treatment was fully funded on January 20, 2022.
  • Ann's story
  • Ann's update
November 4, 2021

Photo of Ann post-operation

January 28, 2022

Ann underwent a thyroidectomy to relieve her swelling and pain.

Ann had been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and has been on medication for the last two years. She was scheduled for a total thyroidectomy s...

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Ann's Timeline

  • November 4, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ann was submitted by Edward Mugane, Impact Assessment Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • November 10, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ann received treatment at AIC Kijabe 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.

  • November 11, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ann's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 20, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ann's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 28, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Ann's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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