Vitalina is a lovely young woman who lives in a remote village in western Guatemala. Vitalina was born without an arm below her left elbow, which has made it difficult for her to perform tasks in school, at work, and in her daily life. Vitalina’s condition also causes her a great deal of social anxiety.
Our partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, has performed several prosthetic arm procedures in Guatemala and this highly successful, adaptable technology is gaining popularity in the region. Vitalina is a wonderful candidate for a prosthesis but cannot afford the cost of the arm, travel to and from the clinic, and necessary followup care.
For $940, we can make sure Vitalina gets the prosthetic arm that could change her life. This fee includes the cost of travel to and from the healthcare facility, the prosthesis, and subsequent appointments to monitor her progress. Let’s help fund this procedure to increase Vitalina’s functionality and self-confidence!