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Success! Agnes from Kenya raised $941 to fund leg surgery so she can walk without pain.

Agnes
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  • $941 raised, $0 to go
$941
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Fully funded
Agnes's treatment was fully funded on January 25, 2023.

Photo of Agnes post-operation

February 7, 2023

Agnes underwent leg surgery so she can walk without pain.

Agnes is doing well after her operation supported by the Watsi community. She was discharged from the hospital and is home walking with crutches.

Agnes is so grateful to have this burden lifted. She’ll be able to walk again once she recovers fully. She’ll also be able to do her home chores and other economic activities in order to earn a living and provide for her children.

Agnes says, “I take this opportunity to thank the team that helped me settle my bill. Thank you so much for coming through in my hard times and may God bless you.”

Agnes is doing well after her operation supported by the Watsi community. She was discharged from the hospital and is home walking with crut...

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September 1, 2022

Meet Agnes, a hardworking 39-year-old farmer and strong single mother. Two of her children live with her brother in a rural area of the country, while her other children live with Agnes in a house in a small shopping center.

Agnes works hard to sustain her family. She does laundry in her neighborhood during the day, while selling vegetables in the evening. During the planting, weeding and harvesting seasons, Agnes goes to the village and works on people’s farms. Sometimes she is paid with money, and sometimes she is given food in return for her work.

Nine months ago, she was pricked by a maize stalk on her lower left limb. She was walking with difficulty because of the pain that resulted from the wound, and she ended up falling. Agnes traveled to a local facility because of pain and swelling in her leg, and was provided with pain medication and bandages. However, Agnes was referred on to another hospital, where her leg could be X-rayed. The X-ray revealed that Agnes had sustained a fracture in her lower leg.

Fortunately, surgeons at our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, can help. On September 1st, Agnes will undergo a fracture repair procedure, called an open reduction and internal fixation, at AIC Kapsowar Hospital. After this procedure, Agnes will be able to walk without pain and swelling, enabling her to return to her daily activities, and the work that she needs to do in order to earn an income. African Mission Healthcare Foundation is seeking $941 to fund her procedure and medical care.

Agnes says: “My family depends on me in everything. With my condition, I cannot work and am afraid that my children will suffer. Kindly help me get through my treatment and be able to provide for them.”

Meet Agnes, a hardworking 39-year-old farmer and strong single mother. Two of her children live with her brother in a rural area of the coun...

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Agnes's Timeline

  • September 1, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Agnes was submitted by SAFE Program Admin, SAFE Program Admin at African Mission Healthcare.

  • September 1, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Agnes received treatment at AIC Kapsowar 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.

  • September 2, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Agnes's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • January 25, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Agnes's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 7, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Agnes's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 25 donors

Funded by 25 donors

Treatment
ORIF Non Hip (Simple)
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $941 for Agnes's treatment
Hospital Fees
$423
Medical Staff
$3
Medication
$56
Supplies
$280
Labs
$40
Radiology
$12
Other
$127

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