Meet Nilton

Nilton from Guatemala raised $535 to treat acute malnutrition.

Photo of Nilton post-operation
$535
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Nilton's treatment was fully funded on September 1, 2015.
  • Nilton's story
  • Nilton's update
August 19, 2015
October 19, 2015

"Nilton is eating a more varied diet and his mother reports that she is extremely happy to be involved in this program," shares our medical ...

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Nilton's Timeline

  • August 19, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Nilton was submitted by Katia Cnop, Watsi Account Volunteer at Wuqu’ Kawoq

  • August 24, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Nilton's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 26, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Nilton received treatment. 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.

  • September 1, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Nilton's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 19, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Nilton. Read the update

Funded by 6 donors

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$289raised
$552to go