Success! Shem from Kenya raised $1,145 to fund fracture repair surgery on his leg.

Shem
$1,145
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$0
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Fully funded
Shem's treatment was fully funded on March 16, 2023.
  • Shem's story
  • Shem's update
October 26, 2022

Photo of Shem post-operation

March 30, 2023

Shem underwent fracture repair surgery on his leg.

Shem underwent a successful treatment! Shem will be able to sit for his promotional examination without difficulty since his fracture is ...

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Shem's Timeline

  • October 26, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • October 26, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Shem's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 1, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Shem 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.

  • March 16, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Shem's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 30, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Shem's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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