Success! Victor from Guatemala raised $1,500 for vision-restoring cataract surgery.

Victor
$1,500
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Victor's treatment was fully funded on September 23, 2016.
  • Victor's story
  • Victor's update
August 16, 2016

Photo of Victor post-operation

April 10, 2017

Victor received successful vision-restoring cataract surgery.

Victor received cataract and retina reconstruction surgery in August and has recuperated. The surgery improved his eyesight so dramatically ...

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Victor's Timeline

  • August 16, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Victor was submitted by Jessica Hawkins at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • August 16, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Victor received treatment at Intituto Panamericano 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.

  • September 8, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Victor's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • September 23, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Victor's treatment was fully funded.

  • April 10, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Victor's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 8 donors

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$425raised
$615to go