Meet Matias

Matias is a nine-month-old boy from Bolivia who needs $1,500 to fund heart surgery.

Matias
$1,147
raised
$353
to go

Matias's story

February 27, 2026

Matias's Timeline

  • February 27, 2026
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • March 1, 2026
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Matias's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 3, 2026
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Matias 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.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Matias is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    UPDATE IN PROGRESS

    Matias' treatment update from International Cardiac Alliance is in progress.

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