Success! Draditza from Guatemala raised $552 to purchase prescription glasses.

Draditza
$552
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Fully funded
Draditza's treatment was fully funded on November 25, 2017.
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  • Draditza's update
June 7, 2017

Photo of Draditza post-operation

September 19, 2017

Draditza received prescription glasses.

With the aid of Watsi funding, Draditza has received glasses to correct her vision. She no longer experiences problems with his eyesight, an...

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Draditza's Timeline

  • June 7, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • June 8, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Draditza received treatment at Intituto Panamericano 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.

  • June 16, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Draditza's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 19, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Draditza's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • November 25, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Draditza's treatment was fully funded.

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