In just five days, the comedian and Christian activist Limay Blanco raised $1,405 to help Yamislay López, a mother of three children from Alacranes, Matanzas, whose EcoFlow power station and solar panel were stolen amid the prolonged blackouts affecting Cuba.
Blanco reported in a video posted on Facebook that donations have come from both abroad and from within the island.
Of the $1,405 raised, $1,283 were sent via Zelle, while in Cuba, 82,878 pesos were collected. The comedian estimated the latter to be about $122, using an exchange rate of 680 pesos per dollar.
"One hundred twenty-two dollars have been donated in the national currency. Outside of Cuba, one thousand two hundred eighty-three dollars have been donated. Now we add those two together, resulting in a total of one thousand four hundred five dollars," he explained.
The case of Yamislay went viral when she herself reported, in tears, the theft of her EcoFlow and solar panel.
The robbery occurred on the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, when the woman briefly left her home to buy backpacks for her children. According to her account at the time, the thief entered through a window at the back of the house.
Yamislay lives alone with her three small children and had received the EcoFlow as a gift from a follower to cope with the power outages.
But Limay does not intend to simply replace the stolen equipment.
The activist announced days ago that he wants to install a more complete energy system, consisting of a 6,000-watt inverter, a 15,000 battery, and six solar panels.
The investor explained that it is already secured through an exchange with someone else. "If I said from the beginning that we were going to buy an inverter, I will buy it in the name of Jesus. Because I saw an action she took: she was giving water to her neighbors," he stated about one of the reasons that drove him to take action to help her.
Blanco avoided specifying how much money is needed to complete the project because, as he explained, the prices of batteries and solar panels fluctuate constantly. He also advised caution regarding offers that seem too cheap to avoid potential scams.
His intention is to travel personally to Alacranes to install the system, possibly taking advantage of some performances scheduled in Varadero on September 26 and 27.
If he does not manage to complete the necessary amount by then, he assured that he is willing to use part of his own income.
"God willing, by the time that date arrives, the money will be available, because otherwise, I have to take all that money, which I need. Right now my car is broken, and I have health problems," he acknowledged.
In recent days, the comedian also responded to comments questioning the campaign, including messages claiming that Yamislay had already received help or that the new equipment could be stolen again. Blanco dismissed those claims and expressed gratitude to those who have contributed and spread the word about the case.
The loss of these systems has a particularly harsh impact on Cuban families amid the energy crisis. Backup equipment and solar panels have become an alternative for many households to cope with prolonged power outages.
Blanco has been leading the Christian Ministry "Christ Changes Lives" for over six years, an initiative that has provided more than 46 homes to vulnerable families and carries out other support actions within the island.
The comedian announced that in the coming days he will publicly update the total amount raised to determine how much more is needed to fulfill his promise of providing Yamislay and her children with a new energy system.
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