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Success! Thomas from Kenya raised $1,224 to fund mobility-restoring leg surgery so he can chase his big dreams.

Thomas
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Fully funded
Thomas's treatment was fully funded on August 29, 2022.

Photo of Thomas post-operation

September 6, 2022

Thomas underwent mobility-restoring leg surgery so he can chase his big dreams.

Thomas’s surgery was a success, and he is recovering well! Because of this procedure, Thomas will be able to walk pain-free and continue with his education.

Smilingly brightly, Thomas shared, “I am not fully able to express my gratitude to you guys as you continue with the good work. I will now be able to walk and study properly. You have helped my mum, and I am very happy. May God shine more and more blessings on you.”

Thomas's surgery was a success, and he is recovering well! Because of this procedure, Thomas will be able to walk pain-free and continue wit...

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March 22, 2022

We met Thomas, a 9-year-old jovial and social boy at Cure Hospital’s Nyeri satellite clinic. He is the second born in a family of four children. His family hails from a village in Muranga County. Thomas is a third grade student and a very bright boy who aspires to be a pilot in the future. His mother is a small business lady while his father is a mason. Thomas lives with his grandmother.

Thomas was born healthy, however at the age of three his grandmother noted an unusual bowing of his legs. He was taken to a hospital in Muranga, however, the condition has never improved and instead has continued to worsen.

Fortunately our medical partner can help. Thomas is now scheduled to undergo surgery to heal his condition. The treatment will be impactful to him because he will be able to walk and play more easily. The severe pain he has been experiencing from straining when walking will be alleviated and he will be able to continue with his studies uninterrupted. We can’t wait to see him flying in the skies one day!

“I would request the hospital to help me undergo surgery so that my legs can be corrected and I can continue with my education,” Thomas expressed.

We met Thomas, a 9-year-old jovial and social boy at Cure Hospital's Nyeri satellite clinic. He is the second born in a family of four child...

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Thomas's Timeline

  • March 22, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • April 12, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Thomas 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.

  • April 12, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Thomas's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 29, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Thomas's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 6, 2022
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Thomas's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 36 donors

Treatment
Angular Deformity Correction
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,224 for Thomas's treatment
Hospital Fees
$242
Medical Staff
$313
Medication
$179
Supplies
$347
Labs
$37
Radiology
$47
Other
$59

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Meet another patient you can support

100% of your donation funds life-changing surgery.

Angela

Angela is a 32-year-old woman from Kenya. She is a single mother to four children between the ages of 4 and 13 years old. Her husband left to marry another woman, and Angela works hard to provide for her children. She was fetching firewood to sell to hotels and homes but became too ill to carry out this work. She also worked in a hotel as a cleaner, but the income was insufficient for their needs. Now, after taking her children to school, Angela stays in the area to carry water and wash clothes for residents. She also receives some financial support from her family. Angela shared that life has been challenging, but she is thankful to be alive and raising support for her treatment needs. Angela first met our medical partner's surgical team during a medical camp they hosted in her hometown a few months ago. During that visit, she was diagnosed with a non-toxic multinodular goiter. Angela’s symptoms began a few years back, including experiencing swelling on her neck and difficulty eating, swallowing, and breathing. She cannot sleep at night and becomes fatigued quickly. Angela needs to undergo surgery to heal and prevent her symptoms from worsening. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare (AMH), is helping Angela receive treatment. On March 16th, she will undergo a thyroidectomy at AMH’s care center. During this procedure, surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. AMH is requesting $936 to fund Angela’s surgery. Angela said: “Life is so hard, and sometimes I want to give up, but when I remember my children, I encourage myself to keep going only for their sake. When I get treated, I can work hard and provide for them without difficulty. Kindly help me.”

10% funded

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$100raised
$836to go