Success! Damaris from Guatemala raised $552 to purchase prescription glasses.

Damaris
$552
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$0
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Fully funded
Damaris's treatment was fully funded on October 25, 2017.
  • Damaris's story
  • Damaris's update
June 12, 2017

Photo of Damaris post-operation

August 29, 2017

Damaris received prescription glasses.

With the aid of Watsi funding, Damaris has received glasses to correct her vision. She no longer experiences problems with her eyesight, and...

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Damaris's Timeline

  • June 12, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Damaris was submitted by Hannah Shryer, Complex Care Coordinator/Research Intern at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • June 12, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Damaris received treatment at Intituto Panamericano 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.

  • June 16, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Damaris's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 29, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Damaris's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • October 25, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Damaris's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 16 donors

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