The charitable initiative "Aliento de Vida" delivered several donations this Wednesday in Havana to Hanna and her family, who had to stay in the hospital for over two months due to the baby's low weight.
"We were in the Luyanó neighborhood visiting our little Hanna, and she received some assistance," noted activist Yankiel Fernández, leader of the project, on Facebook.
Fernández stated that the little girl received Enfamil milk, as well as some blankets and clothes.
Additionally, he mentioned that the donations were made by "godmothers from Cape Coral" and "other friends."
"Thanks to God, to José for the quick shipment; to Alejandra, Yurisleydis, Lourdes, to the girl I don't know, and to my unwavering support, Mayda," he emphasized.
The activist stated that they also made another visit and delivered a donation, this time to warrior Frank, "who is one of our children with cerebral palsy and is currently hospitalized."
Fernández reported that his family received food, diapers, and money.
"Thank you to those who supported me and continue to do so," she noted in her post.
The economic crisis in Cuba particularly impacts vulnerable groups, including young children, which leads to frequent requests for assistance for low-income families.
Recently, Fernández himself delivered clothing, food, disposable diapers, and medicine to individuals living in extreme poverty in the rural area of Santiago de Cuba.
The activist shared on Facebook the moment when people living in the towns of the Sierra Maestra and other remote areas of the province received the donations.
Previously, the activist made a call on social media to anyone who could contribute donations for the children and other residents in those communities who lack basic necessities such as food, clothing, and medicine.
Recently, a Cuban family with three small children lost their humble home in a fire in the Altavista neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba. They need assistance to move forward, as they have lost everything.
A Facebook post documented with images the sorry state of the area where the little house used to stand.
"Any assistance would be enough for them. I am appealing to society; here is the evidence that it is real," the young woman wrote on social media while seeking help for the family.
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