Meet Samuel

Samuel from Guatemala raised $1,385 to overcome severe seizures.

Photo of Samuel post-operation
$1,385
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Samuel's treatment was fully funded on October 11, 2014.
  • Samuel's story
  • Samuel's update
September 25, 2014
February 12, 2015

"He is one of the smartest children I've met in a while!" Samuel's doctor at Wuqu' Kawoq writes, "Already, mom notices that his energy and c...

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Samuel's Timeline

  • September 25, 2014
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Samuel was submitted by Peter Rohloff at Wuqu’ Kawoq

  • October 3, 2014
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Samuel's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 6, 2014
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Samuel received treatment. 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 11, 2014
    FULLY FUNDED

    Samuel's treatment was fully funded.

  • February 12, 2015
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    We received an update on Samuel. Read the update

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Samuel is a 10-year-old boy who lives in Medellín with his family. He is known for being intelligent, charismatic, and very friendly. His infectious energy and kindness leave a special impression on everyone who meets him. He enjoys spending time with those around him, learning new things, and dreaming big. When Samuel grows up, he’d like to become a professional soccer player or an industrial engineer specializing in vehicles, reflecting his passion for both sports and innovation and technology. When he was two years old, Samuel developed an umbilical hernia, a condition in which a small portion of abdominal tissue protrudes through the navel. Samuel's parents took him to hospital where doctors recommended hernia repair surgery to treat his condition and prevent possible future complications. Fortunately, on August 27th, Samuel will undergo repair surgery at our medical partner's care center. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $1,005 to fund Samuel's procedure, which, once completed, will allow him to live a healthier life. Samuel says, "I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. My parents have been trying for a long time to get this surgery through our health insurance provider, but it hasn’t been possible. Thanks to you, today there is hope and an opportunity to improve my health and quality of life. We will never forget this generous gesture. Thank you for your big hearts, for sharing with those of us who need it most, and for giving us back our hope for a better tomorrow."

$496raised
$509to go