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Michael is a precious 20-month-old baby from Haiti who needs $1,500 to fund the costs for heart surgery.

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February 22, 2023

Michael is a beautiful baby who likes playing with blocks and waving his arms in time to music. Michael has a cardiac condition called tricuspid atresia: he was born without one of the four valves that is normally present in the heart. As a result, blood cannot flow through his lungs and body normally, leaving him sick and short of breath.

On March 1st, Michael will undergo cardiac surgery, during which doctors will perform a technique called a Glenn procedure to create a conduit to allow blood to bypass the missing valve and more easily circulate through Michael’s body. Another organization, Gift of Life International, is contributing $5,000 to pay for surgery, but Michael’s family is still in need of $1,500 and have turned to the Watsi community for support.

Michael’s mother says: “It has been very frightening to see my son have such difficulty breathing, and I am so glad we can finally find a way to help him.”

Michael is a beautiful baby who likes playing with blocks and waving his arms in time to music. Michael has a cardiac condition called tricu...

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Michael's Timeline

  • February 22, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Michael was submitted by Owen Robinson, Executive Director at Haiti Cardiac Alliance.

  • March 1, 2023
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Michael was scheduled to receive treatment at Hospital CEDIMAT in Dominican Republic. 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.

  • March 6, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Michael's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING FUNDING

    Michael is currently raising funds for his treatment.

  • TBD
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Michael's treatment update from Haiti Cardiac Alliance.

Funded by 33 donors

Treatment
Overseas Prep and Transportation
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $2,380 for Michael's treatment
Subsidies fund $880 and Watsi raises the remaining $1,500
Hospital Fees
$0
Medical Staff
$450
Medication
$360
Supplies
$0
Travel
$1,300
Labs
$180
Other
$90

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