Leonel from Guatemala raised $500 to get healthy.

Leonel
$500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Leonel's treatment was fully funded on April 19, 2014.
  • Leonel's story
  • Leonel's update
March 26, 2014

Photo of Leonel post-operation

February 12, 2015

Leonel received an extended course of antibiotics to treat a dangerous infection and help him live a healthy life.

Leonel's doctor says, "Leonel is very thankful to Watsi donors for all the help. Living with a chronic illness and disability like this is o...

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Leonel's Timeline

  • March 26, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Leonel was submitted by Peter Rohloff at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • April 2, 2014
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Leonel 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.

  • April 7, 2014
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Leonel's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 19, 2014
    FULLY FUNDED

    Leonel's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 12, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Leonel. Read the update.

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