Meet Andy

Success! Andy from Bolivia raised $1,500 to fund cardiac surgery to patch a hole in his heart, so that he can grow strong and breathe easily.

Photo of Andy post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Andy's treatment was fully funded on March 1, 2023.
  • Andy's story
  • Andy's update
November 28, 2022
March 12, 2023

Andy underwent a successful surgery to patch a hole in his heart. His doctors expect a full recovery enabling him to live an active life wit...

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Andy's Timeline

  • November 28, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • November 29, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Andy received 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.

  • November 29, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Andy's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 1, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Andy's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 12, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Andy's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 42 donors

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