July 26, 2014
Emilia is a humble 34-year-old woman from Guatemala who was born without a left arm. This has limited her independence and self-esteem her entire life. Emilia is from an indigenous community and has never had been able to afford a prosthetic device. As a result, she’s been dependent on others to do basic daily tasks.
“Emilia lives in a very remote area and was referred to us by one of our partner organizations. She traveled several days to come for an evaluation,” her doctor in Guatemala tells us. “She comes from a poor background, so she never thought a prosthetic arm would be a possibility. She’s excited to learn that there are people who can help!”
We’re raising $1255 to help Emilia afford a molded prosthetic arm. With this arm, Emilia will be able to move through life independently, something she never imagined was possible!
Emilia is a humble 34-year-old woman from Guatemala who was born without a left arm. This has limited her independence and self-esteem her e...
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February 12, 2015
Emilia received a molded prosthetic arm.
She has successfully been fitted with this arm!
Emilia’s doctors write, “She was immediately learning how to use the arm and excited to get home and try it out more thoroughly. This will improve her independence at home and in her community. It will improve her self-esteem.”
Emilia herself says, “I am deeply grateful for the funding from Watsi donors that allowed this case to proceed. I didn’t have any idea that such things were possible and had resigned myself to living without an arm for the rest of my life.”
She has successfully been fitted with this arm!
Emilia's doctors write, "She was immediately learning how to use the arm and excited to g...
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