Success! Antony from Guatemala raised $437 to fund malnutrition treatment.

Antony
$437
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Antony's treatment was fully funded on March 18, 2017.
  • Antony's story
  • Antony's update
January 21, 2017

Photo of Antony post-operation

July 24, 2017

Antony underwent successful malnutrition treatment.

Since beginning treatment for malnutrition, Antony has been steadily gaining weight and growing taller. Antony’s mother says, "Thank you so ...

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Antony's Timeline

  • January 21, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Antony was submitted by Cate Hendren, Complex Care Coordinator at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • January 23, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Antony received treatment at Clinic Panajachel 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.

  • January 24, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Antony's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • March 18, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Antony's treatment was fully funded.

  • July 24, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Antony's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 7 donors

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