Paul is a 44-year-old herdsman and farmer from Kenya who needs $1,500 to fund fracture repair surgery.

Paul
$817
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$683
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Paul's story

February 7, 2023

Paul's Timeline

  • February 7, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Paul was submitted by Ruth Kanyeria, SAFE Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • February 8, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Paul was scheduled to receive 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.

  • February 13, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Paul's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Paul is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Paul's treatment update from African Mission Healthcare.

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