Many of you may already be aware of Luz' and her story. For those reading this for the first time I will present a short summary.
CardioStart International was in Lima, Peru, in March 2007, when we were directed to Luz, who was in a ward after being run over by a motorcycle taxi in her home village. The accident severed her right arm. It took 14 1/2 hrs for Luz to get to the Hospital Del Nino in Lima. Despite successful efforts to re-attach, and many days in the OR, infection set in and amputation was required.
Contact with Shriners Hospital in Tampa resulted in an opportunity for Luz to obtain a prosthesis. American Airlines provided air transportation for Luz and her Dad from Lima to Tampa. She arrived June 25 at TIA. Luz and her Dad, Hilmer, are staying at CardioStart House in East Tampa while she undergoes the procedures which will result in her new arm.
We will use this weblog to solicit funds for Luz and to keep you informed of her progress. If you wish to help with the expense of Luz and Hilmer while in Tampa and support for her Mama and siblings back in Juanjui, please consider a small donation. Instructions for contributing are posted at the top right side of this blog. Whether or not you can support financially please remember Luz in your daily prayers.
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MEDICAL MISSION TO PERU - http://juanjuiproject.blogspot.com/
Please visit the above link for information regarding a medical mission sponsored by The Luz Fund to the hometown of Luz and her family in Juanjui Peru.
Welcome
Welcome and many thanks for visiting the weblog of Luz Estephanie Machiavello del Castillo. Luz will be returning to Tampa in January 2018. Her appointment at Shriners for 2018 will be January 17. There is a good possibility that Luz' sister, Giuliana, may also accompany her. Luz has grown since we last saw her in March 2017. Hilmer has said that she is excelling in school. Please take note of the article below on the right to see how you can help make her visit more comfortable. You will be able to see updates on Luz and her progress as she proceeds along the path that will again enable her to grow in the confidence and stature of a beautiful little girl. Stay tuned.
Please remember that posts are listed in reverse order with new posts at the top of the page. To read older posts you need to scroll down the page.
*Click on photos for a larger view
Please remember that posts are listed in reverse order with new posts at the top of the page. To read older posts you need to scroll down the page.
*Click on photos for a larger view
FUNDING PROGRESS
Having now registered as a 501c(3) not for profit charity, this fund has been combined and renamed as "The Luz Fund, Inc". Combined assets are as listed below:
As of Nov 30, 2017....... $6,644.04
THE LUZ FUND, INC.
You may also keep current with our activities as The Luz Fund by following the link: http://www.theluzfund.blogspot.com/
Having now registered as a 501c(3) not for profit charity, this fund has been combined and renamed as "The Luz Fund, Inc". Combined assets are as listed below:
As of Nov 30, 2017....... $6,644.04
THE LUZ FUND, INC.
You may also keep current with our activities as The Luz Fund by following the link: http://www.theluzfund.blogspot.com/
FED EIN # 32-0256081
HOW YOU CAN HELP
As we did with success last year, we have set up a bank account to help support the expenses of all the children who visit Brandon while they are here for medical intervention. If you would like to donate towards this effort please feel free to make a deposit directly at the bank, by mail, or by sending to:
US Mail:
The Luz Fund
c/o Chuck Mulhern
512 White Oak Ave.
Brandon, FL 33510
Direct Deposit:(at the bank)
The Luz Fund
PNC Bank
Direct Mail Deposit:
The Luz Fund
c/o RBC Bank
821 E Bloomingdale Ave
Brandon, FL 33511
Wire Transfer:
Tracking # 067 01882
US Mail:
The Luz Fund
c/o Chuck Mulhern
512 White Oak Ave.
Brandon, FL 33510
Direct Deposit:(at the bank)
The Luz Fund
PNC Bank
Direct Mail Deposit:
The Luz Fund
c/o RBC Bank
821 E Bloomingdale Ave
Brandon, FL 33511
Wire Transfer:
Tracking # 067 01882
The link below is for Luz' Uncle Claudio and Aunt Angelica, who are pedaling bicycles from Anchorage, Alaska, to Bogota, Colombia. They visited Luz in Tampa prior to starting their ride in 2007. Claudio and Angelica are wintering in White Horse, Yukon Territory, Canada. As soon as the weather breaks they will be back pedaling south.
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2 comments:
felicitaciones a los doctores de tampa y a toda las personas por el apoyo que les brindaron al sr. hilmer y stephanie . ver a la pequeña sonreir es lo mas bello apesar del tajico accidente que paso y eso es el gran trabajo de hicieron todos uds. muchas felicitaciones ...cuidate pequeña te queremos stephanie ....una amigita de peru.
hola stephanie eres una bebe preciosa y me da gusto que estas saliendo adelante en todas tus terapias con la ayuda de todos los doctores y de dios todo estara bien bebe , vi tu pagina y tu sonrisa contagia a todos las personas que queremos que te recuperes y regreces a peru con tu brazito cuidate te queremos ...bb
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