Success! Alonso from Guatemala raised $1,166 to fund the purchase of a prosthetic leg.

Alonso
$1,166
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Alonso's treatment was fully funded on February 1, 2018.
  • Alonso's story
  • Alonso's update
August 9, 2017

Photo of Alonso post-operation

August 30, 2017

Alonso received a prosthetic leg.

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

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Alonso's Timeline

  • August 9, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • August 9, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Alonso 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.

  • August 28, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Alonso's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 30, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Alonso's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • February 1, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Alonso's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 33 donors

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Cherrylyn is a mother of three from the Philippines. Cherrylyn resides in Binan, Laguna. Her husband works as a helper and earns $16 per week, which is insufficient to meet their daily needs. Her children are all old enough to work now, however, their educational attainment makes it hard for them to find a permanent job. Cherrylyn enjoys doing laundry and engaging in water-related activities when she was stronger. Lately, she enjoys joining the free Zumba classes offered by the barangay. However, she eventually has had to stop because of her condition. Seven years ago, Cherrylyn began to experience troubling symptoms, including back, flank, and abdominal pain, which affected her daily activities. She typically takes various pain relievers to alleviate the pain. Sometimes, she endures the pain or her spouse will try to give her massages to ease her discomfort. Cherrylyn has been advised to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Cherrylyn is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on January 13th. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is supporting a portion of the cost of the procedure, and WSFP is raising the remaining $1,128 to cover the cost of Cherrylyn's surgery and care. Cherrylyn says, "I am very grateful to everyone for your generosity. We will only be able to afford this operation with you. I trust that the Lord will return this blessing you gave me."

$671raised
$457to go