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Success! Milien from Haiti raised $1,500 to fund prep for cardiac surgery.

Milien
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  • $1,500 raised, $0 to go
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Milien's treatment was fully funded on April 10, 2018.

Photo of Milien post-operation

April 20, 2018

Milien underwent cardiac surgery.

During surgery, Milien’s damaged valve was removed and replaced by an artificial implant. His heart now pumps blood to his body more normally, and he should be able to leave an active life without further symptoms from his cardiac illness.

He says, “I feel much better and more energetic since my surgery, and am grateful to everyone who helped me!”

During surgery, Milien's damaged valve was removed and replaced by an artificial implant. His heart now pumps blood to his body more normall...

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February 28, 2018

Milien is a young man from Haiti. He lives with his parents, brothers and sisters in Port-au-Prince. He has not yet finished high school because of his heart condition. He enjoys going to church and spending time with his family and neighbors.

Milien has a cardiac condition called rheumatic mitral regurgitation. One of the four valves of his heart does not function properly because it was severely damaged by a rheumatic fever he suffered several years ago. As a result, his heart cannot adequately circulate blood through his body, and he is weak and in heart failure.

Milien will fly to the United States to receive treatment. On March 27, he will undergo cardiac surgery, during which surgeons will either repair or replace his damaged mitral valve.. Another organization, The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, is contributing $60,000 to pay for surgery.

Milien’s family also needs help to fund the costs of surgery prep. The $1,500 bill covers labs, medicines, and checkup and followup appointments. It also supports passport obtainment and the social workers from our medical partner, Haiti Cardiac Alliance, who will accompany Milien’s family overseas.

He says, “I pray for God’s blessings on everyone who is helping me to have this surgery.”

Milien is a young man from Haiti. He lives with his parents, brothers and sisters in Port-au-Prince. He has not yet finished high school bec...

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Milien's Timeline

  • February 28, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • March 1, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Milien's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 28, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Milien received 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.

  • April 10, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Milien's treatment was fully funded.

  • April 20, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Milien's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 37 donors

Funded by 37 donors

Treatment
Overseas Prep and Transportation
  • Cost Breakdown
On average, it costs $1,980 for Milien'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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