Success! Sandy from Guatemala raised $512 for life-saving malnutrition treatment.

Sandy
$512
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$0
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Fully funded
Sandy's treatment was fully funded on June 24, 2016.
  • Sandy's story
  • Sandy's update
May 31, 2016
October 17, 2016

Sandy successfully received life-saving treatment for malnutrition.

Growth monitoring, food supplements, vitamins, and deworming medication have helped Sandy get back on track to reach a healthy height and we...

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Sandy's Timeline

  • May 31, 2016
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Sandy was submitted by Jessica Hawkins at Wuqu’ Kawoq.

  • June 3, 2016
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Sandy received treatment at Clinic Panajachel 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.

  • June 19, 2016
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Sandy's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • June 24, 2016
    FULLY FUNDED

    Sandy's treatment was fully funded.

  • October 17, 2016
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Sandy's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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