March 7, 2014
Roberto is a 44-year-old father from Guatemala. He has had diabetes for many years, but has not been able to afford treatment. As a result, he has developed a number of complications, including cataracts so thick he can hardly see.
Fortunately, we can help Roberto see again. For $1,500, we can help him pay for cataract surgery that will restore his sight. This is Roberto’s second time on Watsi - last year donors helped him overcome a kidney problem - and he hopes you’ll consider supporting him again in this final push for health.
Let’s help Roberto get his life back!
Roberto is a 44-year-old father from Guatemala. He has had diabetes for many years, but has not been able to afford treatment. As a result, ...
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February 12, 2015
Roberto received cataract surgery to restore his sight so he can care for his kids.
“Roberto is is deeply appreciative for all of this tremendous help and, in particular, he is grateful to Watsi donors for their amazing collaboration,” his doctor writes. “I should note that Roberto’s photo is funny. He has a goofy grin on his face, because it is the monsoon season in Guatemala right now. Both he and I were bundled up against the freezing weather in our unheated clinic and we were laughing about how silly we look when taking photos.”
"Roberto is is deeply appreciative for all of this tremendous help and, in particular, he is grateful to Watsi donors for their amazing coll...
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