Meet Ronaldo

Success! Ronaldo from Guatemala raised $1,162 to fund malnutrition treatment.

Photo of Ronaldo post-operation
$1,162
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Ronaldo's treatment was fully funded on January 8, 2018.
  • Ronaldo's story
  • Ronaldo's update
June 9, 2017
August 7, 2017

Since beginning treatment for lactation failure, Ronaldo has been gaining weight and growing stronger. Ronaldo’s mother notes that the water...

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Ronaldo's Timeline

  • June 9, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Ronaldo was submitted by Hannah Shryer, Complex Care Coordinator/Research Intern at Wuqu’ Kawoq

  • June 15, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Ronaldo 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.

  • August 3, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Ronaldo's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 7, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Ronaldo's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • January 8, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Ronaldo's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 24 donors

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