February 2, 2017
Flavio is a nine-year-old boy who needs a wheelchair. He has Down Syndrome and cannot walk without support. Currently, Flavio’s parents carry him, but this is becoming increasingly difficult as Flavio grows and gains weight.
Flavio lives with his parents, little brother, and older sister in rural Guatemala. His father is a farmer, and his mother takes care of their home. She carries Flavio to physical and language therapy, which was funded by Watsi.
Unfortunately, Flavio is becoming increasing confined to his home. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is requesting $1,034 to fund a wheelchair for Flavio. Flavio will continue going to therapy and will once again be able to participate in community life outside the home.
Flavio is a nine-year-old boy who needs a wheelchair. He has Down Syndrome and cannot walk without support. Currently, Flavio's parents carr...
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July 7, 2017
Flavio received a wheelchair.
Before Flavio received a wheelchair, Flavio’s mother carried him on her back everywhere they went outside of their home. Now, with Flavio’s brand-new wheelchair, Flavio’s mother can bring her son to therapy and wheel him onto the patio of their home so that he can watch the chickens in their yard. With the help of his wheelchair, Flavio and his mother can leave the house with ease and live with less restriction than before.
Flavio’s mother says, “I am so grateful for the wheelchair. It was getting more and more difficult to take my son out of the house as he gets older, but now it is much easier to transport him places.”
Before Flavio received a wheelchair, Flavio’s mother carried him on her back everywhere they went outside of their home. Now, with Flavio’s ...
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