Valentino is a three-year-old boy from Bolivia who needs $1,500 to fund heart surgery.

Valentino
$782
raised
$718
to go

Valentino's story

April 15, 2024

Valentino's Timeline

  • April 15, 2024
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Valentino was submitted by Owen Robinson, Executive Director at International Cardiac Alliance.

  • April 16, 2024
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Valentino was scheduled to receive treatment at Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría in Bolivia. 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 17, 2024
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Valentino's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Valentino is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    UPDATE IN PROGRESS

    Valentino's treatment update from International Cardiac Alliance is in progress.

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