Meet Cristina

Success! Cristina from Bolivia raised $1,500 to fund heart surgery to fix a hole in her heart.

Photo of Cristina post-operation
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Cristina's treatment was fully funded on June 7, 2024.
  • Cristina's story
  • Cristina's update
January 19, 2024
June 13, 2024

During surgery, doctors closed the hole in Cristina's heart so that blood could no longer leak through it. Doctors expect her to grow up to ...

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Cristina's Timeline

  • January 19, 2024
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Cristina was submitted by Owen Robinson, Executive Director at International Cardiac Alliance

  • January 19, 2024
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Cristina received treatment at Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría in Bolivia. 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.

  • January 22, 2024
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Cristina's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 7, 2024
    FULLY FUNDED

    Cristina's treatment was fully funded.

  • June 13, 2024
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Cristina's treatment was successful. Read the update

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Precious is a 30-year-old mother of two children from Uganda. She earns a living through a small business selling children's clothes from house to house, while her husband depends on casual labor for income. During her free time, she enjoys playing with her children and telling them stories. For the past seven years, Precious has lived with a swelling in her lower abdominal area. Over time, the swelling has progressively increased in size and become increasingly painful. What began as a health concern has developed into a significant obstacle in her daily life. The pain and discomfort have made it difficult for her to move around freely while looking for customers, limiting her ability to earn an income. Even performing ordinary household chores has become challenging, leaving her increasingly worried about how she will care for her children and manage her home. Precious was referred to our medical partner's care center, Rushoroza Hospital. The findings revealed a dermoid cyst requiring surgical excision. On October 31st, Precious will undergo surgery with the help of our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare. Now, Precious needs help to raise $261 to fund this procedure. Precious says, "For seven years, I have lived with this swelling, and the pain has made it difficult for me to move around and sell my clothes. This small business is how I try to provide for my children, but now even simple household work has become difficult. I have visited different health facilities hoping to find help, and I am relieved that the doctors at Rushoroza Hospital have identified a possible solution. Unfortunately, I cannot afford the cost of the operation because my business earns very little and my husband depends on casual work. I humbly appeal to the donors to help me receive the treatment I need. I want to recover, return to my business, and provide for my children again. May God bless you for your kindness and support."

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