Success! Victor from Guatemala raised $1,166 to fund a prosthetic leg.

Victor
$1,166
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$0
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Fully funded
Victor's treatment was fully funded on November 28, 2017.
  • Victor's story
  • Victor's update
June 8, 2017

Photo of Victor post-operation

July 24, 2017

Victor received a prosthetic leg.

Victor has received a prosthetic leg, which was built with a mold made just for him. Now that he has two legs again, Victor can do a multitu...

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Victor's Timeline

  • June 8, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Victor was submitted by Hannah Shryer, Complex Care Coordinator/Research Intern at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • June 20, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Victor's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 26, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Victor received treatment at ROMP - Hospital Regional de Zacapa in Guatemala. 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.

  • July 24, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Victor's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • November 28, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Victor's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 26 donors

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