Success! Michelot from Haiti raised $1,500 to fund prep for cardiac surgery.

Michelot
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Michelot's treatment was fully funded on November 5, 2018.
  • Michelot's story
  • Michelot's update
September 29, 2018

Photo of Michelot post-operation

February 19, 2019

Michelot underwent cardiac surgery.

During surgery, Michelot's damaged valve was removed and replaced with an artificial implant. Although he will need to take daily blood-thin...

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Michelot's Timeline

  • September 29, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • October 7, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Michelot's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 5, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Michelot's treatment was fully funded.

  • November 20, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Michelot received treatment at Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital in United States. 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 19, 2019
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Michelot's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 24 donors

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$690raised
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