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

Marcelo
$1,166
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Marcelo's treatment was fully funded on January 8, 2018.
  • Marcelo's story
  • Marcelo's update
June 8, 2017

Photo of Marcelo post-operation

August 14, 2017

Marcelo received prosthetic legs.

Marcelo has received two prosthetic legs, which were built with molds made just for him. Marcelo has lived for 32 years without legs, but no...

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Marcelo's Timeline

  • June 8, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • July 6, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Marcelo 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 11, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Marcelo's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 14, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Marcelo's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • January 8, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Marcelo's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 17 donors

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