This is Leonel, a 49-year-old man from Guatemala. Leonel is a paraplegic and is confined to his wheelchair due to a spinal cord injury. His disability prevents him from finding work in his community.
Leonel has a catheter permanently placed into his bladder to help with urination. Recently, he has developed a serious urine infection that is resistant to most antibiotics. Leonel is experiencing a significant amount of pain and if his infection gets out of control, it has the potential to be life-threatening.
By raising $500, we can provide Leonel with treatment that includes an extended course of aggressive antibiotics to get his infection under control. He will also need input from a specialist to figure out how best to manage his catheter. Our medical partner at Wuqu’ Kawoq says, “We anticipate that this will get him much more comfortable and eradicate the infection.”
Let’s make it happen for him!