Success! Marie from the Philippines raised $173 to fund malnutrition treatment.

Marie
$173
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Fully funded
Marie's treatment was fully funded on August 9, 2017.
  • Marie's story
  • Marie's update
June 26, 2017

Photo of Marie post-operation

September 19, 2017

Marie underwent malnutrition treatment.

She grew to reach a normal height and weight. She also has an increased appetite and more energy. Her mother says, "She gained weight. Sh...

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Marie's Timeline

  • June 26, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Marie was submitted by Rosejane Gacang, Bacolod Health Leader at International Care Ministries.

  • June 28, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Marie received treatment at Home-based malnutrition intervention program 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 18, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Marie's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 9, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Marie's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 19, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Marie's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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$133raised
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