Basilio is a 39-year-old father from Guatemala. He lives with his wife and six children, aged 3 to 20 years old.
One year ago, Basilio’s foot was amputated in an emergency surgery when doctors found a hemangioma that needed to be removed. Before his amputation, Basilio worked as a weaver. Since then, however, he has been unable to work.
On July 19, Basilio will be fitted for a custom prosthetic foot at our medical partner’s care center, Hospital Regional de Zacapa. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is asking for $1,166 to cover the cost of his prosthetic. Receiving this treatment will allow Basilio to find a new job.
“I hope to walk again without complications and work normally so that I can support my family” says Basilio. “Thank you very much for the opportunity that you have given me to obtain a prosthetic.”