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Hi, my name is Chelsea, and I’m reaching out on behalf of my husband, Jorge.

Jorge has endured more than most people could imagine. Due to complications from diabetes, he’s had two amputations—his left leg below the knee, and the front portion of his right foot. He’s lost most of his mobility, and daily tasks have become exhausting.

Now, we face a new challenge: end-stage kidney disease. His kidney function has dropped to dangerous levels, and we’re preparing for dialysis.

Through it all, Jorge remains proud, stubborn, and full of fight. He recently wheeled himself through an entire store for the first time since surgery—because he refuses to let this defeat him. But the financial burden is more than we can carry alone.

A prosthetic leg alone costs around $10,000, and we’re also facing:
• Wound care and physical therapy
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Transportation to appointments and dialysis prep
• Ongoing treatment not fully covered by insurance

We’ve applied for Medicaid and contacted multiple foundations, but we need help. I’m working full-time while caregiving, and we’ve already cut every expense we can.

If you can help us—by donating or sharing—know you’re giving Jorge the chance to regain his independence, dignity, and hope.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.
—Chelsea

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Hola, me llamo Chelsea y estoy pidiendo ayuda en nombre de mi esposo, Jorge.

Jorge ha pasado por más de lo que muchos podrían imaginar. Debido a complicaciones de la diabetes, ha tenido dos amputaciones—su pierna izquierda por debajo de la rodilla y la parte delantera de su pie derecho. Ha perdido gran parte de su movilidad, y las tareas diarias se han vuelto agotadoras.

Ahora enfrentamos un nuevo desafío: enfermedad renal en etapa terminal. Su función renal ha bajado a niveles críticos, y estamos preparándonos para la diálisis.

A pesar de todo, Jorge sigue siendo orgulloso, terco (en el mejor sentido), y lleno de lucha. Recientemente recorrió una tienda entera en su silla de ruedas, solo para sentir que aún es él mismo. Pero la carga financiera es más de lo que podemos soportar solos.

Solo la prótesis cuesta alrededor de $10,000, y también enfrentamos:
• Cuidado de heridas y terapia física
• Suministros y equipo médico
• Transporte a citas médicas y preparación para la diálisis
• Tratamientos continuos que no están totalmente cubiertos por el seguro

Hemos solicitado Medicaid y contactado varias fundaciones, pero necesitamos ayuda. Yo trabajo a tiempo completo mientras cuido de Jorge, y ya hemos recortado todos los gastos posibles.

Si puedes ayudarnos—ya sea con una donación o compartiendo esta campaña—estarás dándole a Jorge la oportunidad de recuperar su independencia, dignidad y esperanza.

Gracias, de todo corazón.
—Chelsea
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