Nesca from Haiti raised $1,500 to treat a heart defect.

Nesca
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Nesca's treatment was fully funded on May 8, 2015.
  • Nesca's story
  • Nesca's update
March 16, 2015

Photo of Nesca post-operation

May 25, 2015

Nesca received surgery to treat a heart defect.

"Following surgical closure of the hole between the two upper chambers of her heart, Nesca should be able to lead a normal life with no furt...

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Nesca's Timeline

  • March 16, 2015
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Nesca was submitted by Owen Robinson at International Cardiac Alliance.

  • March 18, 2015
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Nesca received treatment. 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.

  • May 1, 2015
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Nesca's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • May 8, 2015
    FULLY FUNDED

    Nesca's treatment was fully funded.

  • May 25, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Nesca. Read the update.

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