Success! AJ Michael from the Philippines raised $268 to treat his malnutrition.

AJ Michael
$268
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$0
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Fully funded
AJ Michael's treatment was fully funded on November 9, 2016.
  • AJ Michael's story
  • AJ Michael's update
October 11, 2016

Photo of AJ Michael post-operation

March 1, 2017

AJ Michael received successful malnutrition treatment.

AJ Michael has been growing bigger and taller since he started his malnutrition treatment! He has become more active, and his appetite has a...

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AJ Michael's Timeline

  • October 11, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    AJ Michael was submitted by Ray John Santiago, Iloilo TPC at International Care Ministries.

  • October 13, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    AJ Michael's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 18, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    AJ Michael 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.

  • November 9, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    AJ Michael's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 1, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    AJ Michael's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Lourdez is a mother of three from the Philippines. Currently, her family depends on the income of their second child, who works as a call center agent. Lourdez shared that this income is not enough for the family's expenses and hopes that, after her treatment, she will be able to work and help earn money to support her family. Seven months ago, Lourdez began to experience troubling symptoms, including unbearable stomach pain that lasted for hours. She immediately consulted with a doctor. However, she knows her family cannot afford the cost of surgery, so she had to look for other treatment options. Fortunately, a friend brought her to one of our care centers, where the doctors advised Lourdez to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, her symptoms will continue to worsen and put her at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, World Surgical Foundation Philippines (WSFP), Lourdez is scheduled to undergo a cholecystectomy on December 13th. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is supporting a portion of the cost of the procedure. WSFP is requesting $1,128 to cover the remaining cost of her surgery and care. Lourdez said, "This treatment will be a great help, not just for me but for my family. We have no other means of funding my surgery. As a basic earner, my daughter's income is often not enough for our family's needs and expenses. The free surgery would be a blessing and an opportunity for me to help my daughter earn for the family."

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