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Eddy Darío, a resident of the municipality of Cruces in Cienfuegos, turned to social media to request tools that would allow him to work and support his family after having a leg amputated. His message, straightforward and unambiguous, reflects the urgency of someone who does not want to depend on anyone but wishes to regain their independence.
In a post on Facebook, he introduced himself with these words: “Hello, my name is Eddy Darío, I live in Cruces, Cienfuegos, everyone knows me as Darío, I was a railway conductor, I loved my job, unfortunately, I lost my left foot due to life's circumstances.”
In the same message, he explained his current family and work situation: “Thank God I am an electrician, I have 3 children, one is 5 years old, another is 3 years old, and the youngest is 6 months old. I live with my elderly parents, my mother is 71 and my father is 78 years old.”
The young man made it clear that he is not asking for money, but for tools to be able to work. “Please, can someone help me with tools for working in electronics? I’m not asking for money, just tools to work in electronics so I can make a living and support my family,” he wrote.
He also expressed the emotional impact he's experiencing: "I feel very bad about this situation and I am going through tough times. I just want to be helpful and move forward. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated."
In the comments, while responding to a user who asked what he needed, he specified: “Hello, I appreciate any little tool assistance you can provide, brother.”
He later publicly shared his address and provided phone numbers for those who wish to contact him.
The post generated numerous supportive reactions. Several people offered direct help. “Message me, and I’ll assist you,” commented one user. Another pointed out, “Hello, send me your full address and your first and last name so I can send you some tools to help you start your venture.” There were also those who asked, “How can I help with money? That’s the only thing I can do.”
One of the supportive messages encapsulated the sentiment of many: “You are asking for tools to work, not to live off others, but to earn your bread honestly. That deserves respect, support, and admiration.”
His case is similar to that of other vulnerable Cubans who have turned to social media to seek support due to a lack of basic resources. In Villa Clara, for instance, a man with severe disabilities requested a solar kit to cope with power outages, explaining that he was "quite vulnerable" due to the lack of electricity. Weeks earlier, in Camagüey, a young man with disabilities was able to acquire the battery for his wheelchair thanks to donations, allowing him to regain mobility and start a small business.
In a context marked by economic difficulties and scarcity of resources, many citizens are trying to move forward by relying on solidarity and the possibility of generating income on their own. In his message, Eddy Darío summarized it with a phrase that encapsulates his simplest yet deepest aspiration: "I just want to be useful and move forward."
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