Meet Micaela

Success! Micaela from Guatemala raised $218 to fund gynecological surgery.

Photo of Micaela post-operation
$218
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Micaela's treatment was fully funded on December 28, 2018.
  • Micaela's story
  • Micaela's update
November 22, 2018
December 11, 2018

Micaela's colposcopy was successful. The results determined that she will need a cone biopsy, another small operation to remove a cone-shape...

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Micaela's Timeline

  • November 22, 2018
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Micaela was submitted by Sophie Kurschner at Wuqu’ Kawoq

  • November 23, 2018
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Micaela's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • November 27, 2018
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Micaela received treatment at INCAN 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.

  • December 11, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Micaela's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • December 28, 2018
    FULLY FUNDED

    Micaela's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 3 donors

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Robinas is an intelligent 11-year-old boy who lives in Ethiopia with his parents and cousin. His father is a teacher who works hard to provide for the family, while his mother has been living with a chronic illness that has kept her at home for several years. Despite these challenges, his parents have remained committed to supporting both his education and his health. Robinas is on a full scholarship at a private school, where he consistently ranks among the top students in his class. His dedication and hard work have earned him several medals in recognition of his outstanding academic performance. Outside the classroom, he enjoys playing football, reading books, and spending time with his cousin. Robinas was born with hypospadias, a condition that causes urinary dysfunction. Although his parents noticed the condition at birth, they were advised to delay surgery until he was older, as the procedure would be safer once he had developed further. Over the years, the family visited several hospitals but were consistently told to wait. Eventually, doctors at a private hospital confirmed that Robinas was eligible for surgery; however, the cost was beyond the family’s financial means. They were then referred to a public hospital, where they faced a long waiting list. This prolonged waiting period has been emotionally difficult for the family, especially as Robinas has begun asking his father why he is different from other boys. After six months, the family finally received wonderful news. They were informed that Robinas had been referred for surgery at our partner’s medical care center, BethanyKids Myungsung Christian Medical Centre (BKMCM). Robinas is scheduled to undergo corrective surgery on June 29th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,293 to cover the cost of his procedure and care. Robinas’s father shared, “Thank you so much for BethanyKids’s help with the children and for supporting my son. I feel terrible when I’m unable to afford that surgery, but the support means so much to us. Thank you again, God bless you all.”

$869raised
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