Titingo, the boy named Roelbis who recently went viral for secretly selling tamales in Camagüey to help his grandmother, has received a new bicycle thanks to the community's solidarity and the attention his story has generated.
Edmundo Dantés Junior's profile reported on Facebook that the bicycle was purchased thanks to the support and visibility of his case.
“It’s the best photo you’ll see today,” the influencer said, capturing this heartfelt gesture of solidarity that has been a ray of hope for the little one, whose daily efforts have touched the hearts of many.
The Camagüey journalist José Luis Tan Estrada, one of the leaders of the campaign to support Titingo, who will turn 10 next October, has made a CUP bank card available for those who wish to continue their support: 9838-1299-7101-9924.
"Several trusted friends also offered their accounts for anyone wishing to donate from abroad, and in the transfer, please specify DONATION FOR TITINGO: PayPal: sirocuartel@gmail.com, Bizum: 623470887, and Zelle: 7869060526," he noted.
The images and testimony of this Cuban child deeply affected the community, which quickly began to organize to offer assistance.
Thanks to the collaboration of several neighbors and supportive individuals, it has been ensured that Roelbis will not have to sell tamales again and can enjoy his childhood.
"Titingo," as he is affectionately called, hid from his grandmother Daisi that he was going out to sell tamales. She has cared for him since he was very small. They live in the Nuevo Salomé neighborhood of Camagüey.
Daisi is a retired woman with a pension of only 1,600 Cuban pesos.
She has tried to provide her grandson with the best education possible, but the economic circumstances of the country have made Roelbis feel the need to contribute, even though his grandmother disagreed.
The case of "Titingo" serves as a reminder of the challenging conditions that many children in Cuba face, but it also highlights the solidarity and commitment of people to make a difference in their lives.
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