Meet Wilmer

Success! Wilmer from Guatemala raised $1,162 to treat malnutrition.

Photo of Wilmer post-operation
$1,162
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Fully funded
Wilmer's treatment was fully funded on August 31, 2017.
  • Wilmer's story
  • Wilmer's update
May 9, 2017
July 10, 2017

Since beginning treatment for lactation failure, Wilmer has been gaining weight and growing taller. He is an attentive baby, who loves to la...

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Wilmer's Timeline

  • May 9, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • May 16, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Wilmer received treatment at Clinic Miller 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.

  • July 6, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Wilmer's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 10, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Wilmer's treatment was successful. Read the update

  • August 31, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Wilmer's treatment was fully funded.

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