Manuel lost his arm in an explosive accident five years ago and life has been difficult ever since. Without a functioning prosthetic, Manuel has been unable to get a job and live a happy, productive life.
Manuel learned about the availability of prosthetics at our Guatemalan medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, through word of mouth, despite living in a remote region. Hopeful he would find the help he needed to regain function in his arm, Manuel set out on a long journey to the clinic. He made it, but now he needs our help to pay for the high-quality prosthetic he needs.
For $940, we can help Manuel receive a prosthetic arm to help him get back to work and return to normal life!
Manuel lost his arm in an explosive accident five years ago and life has been difficult ever since. Without a functioning prosthetic, Manuel...
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Manuel received a prosthetic to regain the use of his arm.
Manuel traveled a long way to visit Wuqu’ Kawok, our medical partner in Guatemala, but according to the Medical Director Dr. Peter Rohloff, Manuel has made great progress since his prosthetic was funded.
“Manuel was successfully fitted with a prosthetic arm. He had a very easy fit, with a smooth tapering residual limb and strong shoulder muscles. With just a few minutes, he was successfully using the arm to do complex things!”
“Manuel was particularly excited to get back home, so that he could begin experimenting with using the arm in and around the home and in work,” Dr. Rohloff said. “He expressed confidence that, as time went by, he would become even more adept with the arm and its value and impact on his life would only continue to increase.”
Manuel traveled a long way to visit Wuqu' Kawok, our medical partner in Guatemala, but according to the Medical Director Dr. Peter Rohloff, ...
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