A campaign of citizen solidarity managed to raise 45,000 Cuban pesos for Yosuán, a boy from Cárdenas, Matanzas, who suffers from cerebral palsy.
The activist Christian Arbolaez announced this Tuesday the successful resolution of the case through the Facebook group "Cardenenses en Facebook," one of the most active digital communities on that social network, focused on highlighting the issues of the municipality and assisting vulnerable individuals.
The money was given directly to Yosuán and his mother, Kelmys, who dedicates her entire life to caring for the little one.
Along with the cash, the family received several packages of diapers, food, and other material assistance that various individuals brought to their home during the days the campaign lasted.
"In addition to the money, during these days several packages of diapers, food, and other assistance were sent to help ease the difficult situation they are facing," Arbolaez wrote while announcing the results.
The activist emphasized the role of those who donated, those who personally delivered the assistance to the family's home, and those who shared the case to broaden its reach.
"Every donation, every package received, and every post shared meant a great deal to this family," she remarked.
The case of Yosuán reflects a widespread reality in Cuba: families with children suffering from cerebral palsy must turn to digital solidarity networks to obtain diapers, medications, and basic food items that the state system does not provide.
A child with this condition requires several diapers daily, a product that is hard to come by on the Island.
Arbolaez has coordinated multiple similar initiatives through the group "Cardenenses on Facebook."
In April, emergency donations were organized for a mother with five children facing hunger in Cárdenas, accepting funds both in Cuban pesos and via Zelle from abroad.
In the same way, in January 2025, her efforts contributed to Israel Daniel, a boy from Matanzas with a brain tumor, receiving support and recovering after a successful surgery.
The current crisis, in which the regime is unable to meet the needs of the population, has even claimed the lives of infants with cerebral palsy. In many cases, solidarity has prevailed.
In November 2025, little Nabila passed away partly due to lack of access to the medication Clobazam, an essential anticonvulsant for many patients with cerebral palsy.
Additionally, in May of that same year, little Adriana from Guantánamo, who has cerebral palsy and chronic malnutrition, received support following a social media campaign that raised 881,000 Cuban pesos.
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