Success! Edgar from Guatemala raised $1,430 for chemotherapy to treat liver cancer.

Edgar
$1,430
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Edgar's treatment was fully funded on April 1, 2016.
  • Edgar's story
  • Edgar's update
March 11, 2016

Photo of Edgar post-operation

May 5, 2016

Edgar received chemotherapy to treat liver cancer.

"I am more hopeful now that I will come out of this. I hope to spend more time with my family," shares Edgar. "Edgar's oncologist says th...

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Edgar's Timeline

  • March 11, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Edgar was submitted by Jessica Hawkins at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • March 17, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Edgar received treatment at INCAN 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.

  • April 1, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Edgar's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • April 1, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Edgar's treatment was fully funded.

  • May 5, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Edgar's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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