Success! Douby from Haiti raised $1,500 to fund life-saving heart surgery and chase after his big dreams.

Douby
$1,500
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$0
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Fully funded
Douby's treatment was fully funded on August 23, 2023.
  • Douby's story
  • Douby's update
February 28, 2023

Photo of Douby post-operation

September 12, 2023

Douby underwent life-saving heart surgery.

Douby had an extremely difficult post-operative journey, including several weeks in a coma. With amazing care from the medical team, he mira...

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Douby's Timeline

  • February 28, 2023
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Douby was submitted by Owen Robinson, Executive Director at International Cardiac Alliance.

  • February 28, 2023
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Douby received treatment at Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital in United States. 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.

  • March 11, 2023
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Douby's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • August 23, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Douby's treatment was fully funded.

  • September 12, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Douby's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 37 donors

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