An emotional act of solidarity marked the life of Ismary Haro, a cancer survivor in Matanzas, thanks to the generosity of Chavely Ojea, a Cuban who decided to donate a breast prosthesis in honor of her late grandmother.
Christian Arbolaez explained in the group "Cardenenses on Facebook" that Ojea mentioned he had purchased the prosthetic for his grandmother, who did not get to use it because of her passing.
Instead of keeping it, she chose to give it a special purpose and reached out through social media to find someone who needed it.
His initiative quickly received a response, and the donation reached Haro, who expressed deep gratitude for this selfless act.
For Haro, this prosthesis represents more than just physical support; it is a symbol of strength, empathy, and solidarity—qualities essential in the journey of recovery after cancer.
This gesture not only honors the memory of Ojea's grandmother but also demonstrates that small actions can make a big difference in the lives of others, Arbolaez noted.
"Sometimes, a small act can change everything. Today, Chavely reminded us of that," Arbolaez noted.
Stories like this highlight the power of kindness and the ability of Cubans to come together and support one another in the toughest times.
Years ago, the young Cuban Yoandy Palomino shaved his head in solidarity with his mother, who was suffering from cancer, in honor of International Breast Cancer Day on October 19.
During a live stream on Facebook from his home in Jatibonico, Palomino asked his mother, Esther, to shave his head completely and not leave "a single hair." He emphasized that his decision was a small symbolic action to honor "my warrior."
Another example of support was demonstrated by a 21-year-old Cuban who sought help for his mother, who is ill with cancer, stating that he needed medication, financial assistance, and someone to provide him with a job.
Liudal H Almeida Cuéllar, residing in Cárdenas, Matanzas, shared his heartbreaking story in the Facebook group "TODO DE CUBA!!!", where he provided details about his mother's health condition, as she has a tumor in her colon.
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