By Yolima Mendez | Project Leader
Thanks to your contribution, our program for children with cancer is still active!
Today I want to share with you the testimony of Maria. Thanks to your support she and her family have received emotional support during and after their treatment. Her experience began when she was diagnosed with a bone cancer (Osteosarcoma) in 2016, in that moment she received the devastating news that she had to amputate her left leg caused the advance of the disease.
At only 13 years old, she confesses that she had to face very difficult situations. However, thanks to his faith, the unconditional love of his family and the support of Funcolombiana, has managed to move forward. She comments, "I value myself more now, I think I am capable of doing great things because I have confidence in myself. I learned to control my emotions like sadness, anger and anxiety and I also learned to be patient and stronger in the face of pain"
The absence of the left leg does not stop her, Maria practices swimming, resumed her studies and also compares her life experience with other children and families, and let them know that it’s possible can get ahead.
She now has a greater appreciation for life and for her family.
What do you think of these results? Can you suggest something to us to improve our support for these families?
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