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Success! Francklin from Haiti raised $1,500 to fund overseas transportation and preparations for heart surgery.

Francklin
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  • $1,500 raised, $0 to go
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Francklin's treatment was fully funded on March 19, 2023.
October 28, 2022

Francklin is a loving husband and father from Haiti. He lives with his wife and two children in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. He works as a security guard for a private security company. Francklin has a cardiac condition called severe mitral stenosis which resulted from a rheumatic fever that he suffered when he was young. Blood cannot pass through a valve in his heart properly, leaving him weak and short of breath.

The cardiac surgery that Francklin’s condition requires is not available in Haiti, so he needs to fly to the United States to receive treatment. On November 18th, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will attempt to repair the damaged valve; if they are unable, they will need to implant an artificial replacement. Another organization, the Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital, is contributing $20,000 to pay for his surgery.

Francklin’s family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep, travel, and follow-up care while he heals. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It also supports passport obtainment and the social worker from our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Francklin overseas.

Francklin says, “My family and I will pray for God’s blessings on everyone who is helping us.”

Francklin is a loving husband and father from Haiti. He lives with his wife and two children in a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. He works a...

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Francklin's Timeline

  • October 28, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • November 9, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Francklin's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 18, 2022
    TREATMENT SCHEDULED

    Francklin was scheduled to receive treatment at Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital in United States. 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.

  • March 19, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Francklin's treatment was fully funded.

  • TODAY
    AWAITING UPDATE

    Awaiting Francklin's treatment update from Haiti Cardiac Alliance.

Funded by 36 donors

Treatment
Overseas Prep and Transportation
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,980 for Francklin's treatment
Subsidies fund $480 and Watsi raises the remaining $1,500
Hospital Fees
$0
Medical Staff
$450
Medication
$360
Supplies
$0
Travel
$900
Labs
$180
Other
$90

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