Support Jose Tomas: Guardian of the Amazon Needs Urgent Surgery
Help Still Needed!
Our dear friend Jose Tomas Fuentes Fuentes—a protector of the Peruvian Amazon and a vital aide to the Q'ero paqos wisdom keepers—needs our immediate help.
Recently, while traveling in the Peruvian Amazon, Jose’s truck went off a mountain road, plunging 100 meters down a steep ravine. It is a miracle he is alive, but he has sustained a serious neck injury. He is currently in Cusco waiting for a life-altering surgery that costs $10,000 USD.
Transparency & Fund Distribution:
Because Jose Tomas is located in Peru (a country currently unsupported by GoFundMe’s direct transfer system), I am organizing this fundraiser on his behalf from the United States.
To ensure Jose receives these funds as quickly as possible, here is our transparent plan for distribution:
- Collection: All donations will be collected by me (Marc Mangus) in the USA.
- Transfer: I will be personally responsible for withdrawing the funds and sending them directly to Jose Tomas via international wire transfer to ensure they reach him in Cusco.
- Direct Use: 100% of the funds sent (after GoFundMe platform fees) will go toward Jose’s surgical costs and immediate medical recovery.
Who is Jose Tomas?
If you’ve met Jose, you know his brilliant smile and his tireless heart. He has dedicated his life to:
- Preserving the Amazon: Working on the front lines to protect our planet’s lungs.
- Supporting the Q'ero paqos: Serving as a translator and aide to the wisdom keepers of the Andes.
- Selfless Service: He has spent his life giving; now it is time for him to receive.
How You Can Help:
- Donate: Every dollar helps get Jose into the operating room.
- Share: Please share this link with your community.
- Contact: For messages of support, send him a message here through GoFundMe.
Thank you for helping us bring this guardian of the jungle back to health.
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