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A Cuban living in the United States is asking for help to bring his four underage children with him, as their mother and his ex-partner passed away from cancer in Cuba.
Adiel Coca is the father of four (two children and two teenagers).
"These are my children. To everyone, please, I need you to share this; only you can help me with a dollar, it would be a great blessing. I need to pay a lawyer so I can bring my children," she pleaded on Facebook.
According to what was shared, the children suffered for 13 months watching their mother fade away from terminal colon cancer that had metastasized throughout her spine. "At such a young age, they had to close the eyes of the person they loved most," the message recounts.
Coca has been outside Cuba for a year and is desperate to reunite with his family.
"Seventeen-year-old Edwin, the oldest, dropped out of school to take care of the younger ones so they could continue their studies. Fifteen-year-old Eimy, the second oldest, attempted to take her own life upon learning they were going to be taken to a children's home without protection. Thank God the doctors were able to intervene in time and save her life," he detailed.
"The youngest, Enisi, 10 years old, and Enzo, 8, are in a state of deep depression where they do not sleep or eat, cannot attend school because they just cry; they feel that they are abandoned," she added.
The troubled father opened an account on the platform GoFundMe to raise the necessary funds for the paperwork and travel.
The goal of the campaign is to raise $2,000; at the time of writing this note, $205 has been collected.
Frequently Asked Questions about Family Reunification and Humanitarian Assistance Cases for Cubans Abroad
Why is Adiel Coca trying to reunite his children in the United States?
Adiel Coca seeks to reunite with his children in the United States following the death of their mother in Cuba. The children's mother passed away from cancer, and the minors are in a state of emotional and material vulnerability on the island.
How does Adiel Coca plan to finance the relocation of his children to the United States?
Adiel Coca has launched a campaign on the GoFundMe platform to raise $2,000 needed to pay for a lawyer and travel expenses to reunite with his children in the United States.
What emotional challenges do Adiel Coca's children face?
The children of Adiel Coca are facing deep emotional challenges following the death of their mother. The eldest, Edwin, 17 years old, has dropped out of school to care for his younger siblings, while Eimy, 15 years old, attempted suicide upon learning they would be taken to a children's home without support. The youngest, Enisi and Enzo, are suffering from depression.
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