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

Sylvia
$1,286
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Sylvia's treatment was fully funded on November 9, 2021.
  • Sylvia's story
  • Sylvia's update
July 1, 2021

Photo of Sylvia post-operation

August 20, 2021

Sylvia underwent clubfoot repair surgery.

Sylvia underwent successful clubfoot repair surgery! Her mom is relieved and feels the treatment will be incredibly impactful because her se...

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Sylvia's Timeline

  • July 1, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • July 2, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sylvia's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 7, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sylvia 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.

  • August 20, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sylvia's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • November 9, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sylvia's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 27 donors

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$159raised
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