This Tuesday, Elinzzanith Paneque, the six-year-old girl who died after a gas cylinder exploded in her home in Havana, was laid to rest. In the accident, her nine-year-old brother was also seriously injured and is still fighting for his life.
A brief video shared by activist Yankiel Fernández showed the moment when the small, white-lined coffin was buried in the presence of several family members.
The minor was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital, where she and her brother, Helinzzon Paneque, were taken after the tragic incident that occurred last Thursday.
From the beginning, both minors were reported in critical condition, but unfortunately, the girl did not survive the severity of her injuries.
In the case of Helinzzon, he continues to fight for his life, according to a message posted on Facebook this Monday by the aforementioned activist, who presides over the solidarity project "Breath of Life."
After the disaster, "Aliento de Vida" led a humanitarian aid campaign to collect essential items in order to contribute to the recovery of the children and assist the family in facing the challenging circumstances following the accident.
Disposable diapers, burn creams, wet wipes, juices, yogurt, jelly, and any other resources that people could donate have been requested. The campaign continues to support the recovery of the surviving child.
Suelen Chacón, the mother of the girl, said goodbye to her daughter in a heart-wrenching testimony, emphasizing that no mother should ever have to go through such a difficult moment, and lamented having failed her little one, to whom she promised that everything would be alright.
"A mother can have 20 children, but if she is missing just one, it feels like the world is collapsing, as if nothing else matters, as if a great part of you has been taken away. The breath leaves you," wrote Chacón in a message made public by Yankiel Fernández.
“It’s difficult to go through or live with this situation. I thought I would get through it, but that wasn’t the case. Just thinking that she was only 6 years old and she’s already gone... It’s painful. A whole life ahead, full of challenges, goals to achieve, and objectives to reach,” lamented Chacón, who recalled that after the accident, her daughter kept saying that she wanted to get better.
"No mother should have to go through such a sinister moment. I would prefer to have my life taken in one blow than to live through this moment," she added, while expressing her gratitude to all the people who have cared for her and supported her since the tragedy.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tragedy in Havana and Humanitarian Aid
What happened in the domestic accident in Havana?
The accident occurred due to the explosion of a gas cylinder in a house in Havana, resulting in the death of six-year-old Elinzzanith Paneque, and leaving her nine-year-old brother, Helinzzon Paneque, severely injured. Both were admitted in critical condition to the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital.
How is the community supporting the family affected by the gas explosion?
The solidarity project "Aliento de Vida," led by Yankiel Fernández, has launched a humanitarian aid campaign to collect essential items, such as disposable diapers, burn creams, and food, to support the affected family and assist in the recovery of the surviving child.
What did the mother of the children express after the tragedy in Havana?
Suelen Chacón, mother of the children, shared a heartbreaking account in which she expressed her grief over the loss of her daughter and the suffering of her injured son. She emphasized that no mother should have to endure such a difficult time and thanked those who have shown support and solidarity since the accident.
How can we collaborate with the "Aliento de Vida" project to assist the affected family?
You can support "Aliento de Vida" through monetary donations to the designated accounts: CUP 9224 9598 7881 8648 and MLC 9225 9598 7553 4866. Donations of essential items requested by the campaign led by the project are also welcome.
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