Chuy
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Like many of his countrymen, Chuy lost his leg to diabetes. Unable
to afford a prosthetic leg, he had to rely on the use of crutches to move around. Unwilling to settle for this restricted lifestyle, Chuy with the help of his friends, attempted to fabricate a leg to help him regain his mobility. They used metal, plastic soda bottles, paper mache, duct tape and even a leg from a table. Despite their ingenuity and several attempts, Chuy was still unable to walk. Fortunately, he heard about the work that LIMBS is doing in Juarez and made contact. LIMBS not only provided Chuy with a leg, but is now working with him through the rehabilitation process. Through it all, Chuy has not lost his perseverant spirit and is working hard learning to walk again. |