Success! Elvis from Guatemala raised $967 for seizure treatment and management.

Elvis
$967
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Elvis's treatment was fully funded on July 14, 2016.
  • Elvis's story
  • Elvis's update
June 16, 2016

Photo of Elvis post-operation

October 18, 2016

Elvis was successfully treated for seizure management.

Elvis' treatment has thus far been a success! Since starting a combination of anti-epileptic medications, he has not had a seizure for an en...

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Elvis's Timeline

  • June 16, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Elvis was submitted by Jessica Hawkins at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • July 1, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Elvis's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 14, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Elvis's treatment was fully funded.

  • July 27, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Elvis received treatment at DARSA Centro de Diagnosticos 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.

  • October 18, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Elvis's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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