Success! Margarita from Guatemala raised $218 to fund gynecological treatment.

Margarita
$218
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$0
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Fully funded
Margarita's treatment was fully funded on December 11, 2017.
  • Margarita's story
  • Margarita's update
October 29, 2017

Photo of Margarita post-operation

January 23, 2018

Margarita underwent gynecological treatment.

Margarita underwent a successful colposcopy. Fortunately Margarita's test results came back negative, showing no signs of cervical cancer. N...

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Margarita's Timeline

  • October 29, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • October 30, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Margarita's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • December 11, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Margarita's treatment was fully funded.

  • December 14, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Margarita 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.

  • January 23, 2018
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Margarita's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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