Meet Gregorio

Success! Gregorio from Guatemala raised $1,016 for nutritional therapy and support.

Photo of Gregorio post-operation
$1,016
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$0
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Fully funded
Gregorio's treatment was fully funded on July 22, 2016.
  • Gregorio's story
  • Gregorio's update
June 24, 2016
October 17, 2016

Gregorio is steadily gaining weight and growing taller since he began to receive formula to treat his acute malnutrition. His mother says th...

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Gregorio's Timeline

  • June 24, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Gregorio was submitted by Jessica Hawkins at Wuqu’ Kawoq

  • June 29, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Gregorio received treatment at Clinic Panajachel 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.

  • July 20, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Gregorio's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 22, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Gregorio's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 17, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Gregorio's treatment was successful. Read the update

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