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Supportive Cubans have mobilized urgently to obtain blood donations that will help save the life of a fellow countrywoman hospitalized in critical condition in Mexico after suffering a serious traffic accident.
Magalys Arias Céspedes, 59 years old, was hit by a vehicle and is currently admitted to the CMNO Specialty Hospital in Guadalajara, with a diagnosis described as "serious and reserved," according to posts on social media.
Family and friends have urgently requested help from Cubans and other residents in Mexico to secure five donors of any blood type for the patient.
“[She] suffered an accident, [she] is intubated, everything has complicated, [she] has diabetes, [she] suffers from high blood pressure (…). The diagnosis is serious and reserved. But it would be great if you could contribute,” wrote on Facebook José Carlos Álvarez Santiago.
A family friend, Katherine T. Gavilán, pointed out that donations can be made from anywhere in Mexico, at an IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute), and she explained how to do it.
People can visit any IMSS across the country, declare the donation for the patient, and request an institutional email at: tsocial.bscocc@imss.gob.mx, so that the information can be sent to the medical center where the patient is located.
Finally, you must notify the number WhatsApp +616551908 that you have made the donation, "send any note or proof that confirms it to avoid ‘the loss’ and inform the family member so they are aware."
Gavilán indicated that if there are any doubts, individuals can write to that same WhatsApp or privately. “Please, share this information with any Cuban in Mexico who can help. We need 5,” he urged.
From Cuba, activists are echoing the aid campaign, such as Yamilka Laffita (Lara Crofs), who shared the request with her thousands of followers.
Cuban emigrants in different countries who have needed assistance to cover medical expenses and hospital treatments have been able to do so thanks to the solidarity of their fellow countrymen.
A humanitarian aid campaign driven by Cuban activists through social media made it possible in 2024 to save the life of the girl Amanda Lemus, who was taken to Spain with severe physical deterioration and underwent an urgent liver transplant, due to the public healthcare system in Cuba not providing her with medical care.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Urgency of Blood Donations for Cubans in Mexico
Why does the Cuban patient hospitalized in Mexico need blood donations?
The Cuban Magalys Arias Céspedes, 59 years old, is in critical condition at a hospital in Guadalajara after being hit by a vehicle. She requires blood donations of any type to stabilize her medical condition complicated by diabetes and high blood pressure.
How can people in Mexico help?
People can go to any center of the Mexican Social Security Medical Institute (IMSS) to donate blood. It is important to declare that the donation is for Magalys Arias Céspedes and send an email to tsocial.bscocc@imss.gob.mx to confirm the procedure.
What should be done after donating blood for this cause?
After donating, you must send a note or proof of the donation via WhatsApp to the number +616551908. This is to ensure that the information reaches Magalys' family and to prevent the confirmation of the donation from being lost.
What is the role of the Cuban community in medical emergencies abroad?
The Cuban community abroad has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to mobilize and show solidarity in medical emergencies. Cases like that of Magalys and others in different countries highlight how Cubans support each other by organizing blood donation drives and fundraising campaigns.
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