A Cuban man suffering from Parkinson's who has been dancing for 15 years received the gift of a walker and broke down in tears of gratitude in a video posted on Facebook by Catholic priest Leandro NaunHung, titled "Giving a Smile."
In the images, the beneficiary tests the device—a red walker with wheels and a built-in black bag—on a dirt and stone path surrounded by greenery.
"It truly is a blessing that has come to me. Because I can barely walk. I lose my balance and fall due to the illness," the man declares with visible emotion.
The beneficiary explains that he has been "sick for 15 years" and that his condition combines two movement disorders: "I have Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease and chorea."
The combination of both disorders could explain the severity of their limitations. Parkinson's disease affects motor control and balance, while chorea causes involuntary and irregular movements that impact mobility.
The priest is known for documenting on social media his charitable work in crisis-stricken Cuban communities. He has published videos about initiatives to collect recyclable materials to generate income in rural areas and about the damage caused by Hurricane Melissa in Santiago de Cuba in November 2025.
The scene reflects a widespread reality in Cuba: people with neurodegenerative diseases face chronic shortages of essential medications and severe difficulties accessing mobility equipment through state channels. Citizen solidarity and social networks have become the primary—and at times the only—avenue of support for this group.
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