“One night while in aviation school, Leandro was directing traffic and he stepped out of his guardhouse to check on a busy intersection,” shares our medical partner in Guatemala, Wuqu’ Kawoq (WK). “The moment he stepped into the street, he was hit by a speeding bus. After three days in a coma, Leandro awoke with a missing arm and a fractured femur. He was in the hospital for four months.”
“Since the accident, my life has been difficult,” says 20-year-old Leandro. “It’s not as easy as it was before. But I’m still studying.”
Though Leandro will unfortunately not be able to fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot, he is now currently working towards becoming a nurse’s assistant. “His family is poor and he has worked hard to be able to afford his studies, however the cost of a prosthetic arm, that would no doubt make his future career and daily life easier, is not financially in his reach,” WK adds.
For $1,255, Leandro will receive a prosthetic arm. “This prosthetic will change Leandro’s life,” WK shares. “He will be able to complete daily tasks easier, avoid social stigma, and when he completes his nursing degree he will be better able to care for his patients. He is excited for the opportunity to receive a prosthetic and has been very dedicated to all physical therapy regiments to prepare for the attachment.”