Meet Jose

Success! Jose from Guatemala raised $1,044 to fund acute seizure treatment.

Photo of Jose post-operation
$1,044
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$0
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Fully funded
Jose's treatment was fully funded on May 17, 2017.
  • Jose's story
  • Jose's update
February 3, 2017
August 21, 2017

Since Jose has begun treatment, he has been experiencing fewer and fewer seizures. Jose feels safer going to school now, knowing that he doe...

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Jose's Timeline

  • February 3, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Jose was submitted by Cate Hendren, Complex Care Coordinator at Wuqu’ Kawoq

  • February 3, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Jose received treatment at TecniScan 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.

  • February 6, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Jose's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • May 17, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Jose's treatment was fully funded.

  • August 21, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Jose's treatment was successful. Read the update

Funded by 22 donors

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