Success! Nathalia from Bolivia raised $1,500 to fund life-changing cardiac surgery to heal a condition she has had since birth.

Nathalia
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Nathalia's treatment was fully funded on December 22, 2022.
  • Nathalia's story
  • Nathalia's update
July 26, 2022

Photo of Nathalia post-operation

January 9, 2023

Nathalia underwent life-changing cardiac surgery to heal a condition she has had since birth.

Nathalia underwent a successful cardiac surgery which should now enable her to lead a full, long life with no further risks from her heart c...

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Nathalia's Timeline

  • July 26, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • July 27, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Nathalia 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.

  • July 27, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Nathalia's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 22, 2022
    FULLY FUNDED

    Nathalia's treatment was fully funded.

  • January 9, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Nathalia's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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$240raised
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