My name is Javier Álvarez, I am Venezuelan, 43 years old (I.D. V-15.669.600). I am a father, and today I am facing the toughest battle of my life.

I was diagnosed with osteomyelitis in the tibia, caused by methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae. This infection is extremely serious: if I do not receive the full treatment in time, there is a very high risk of amputation and that the infection may progress into bone cancer.

The prescribed treatment is urgent and very costly:

    •    Meropenem 2g I.V. every 8 hours

    •    Ceftriaxone 2g I.V. every 24 hours

    •    For 7 weeks, administered through a central line.

In addition, I must undergo surgery to place medicated bone cement, along with:

    •    25 sessions of hyperbaric chamber therapy

    •    20 sessions of ozone therapy

    •    Liver, heart, and kidney protectors to resist the strength of the antibiotics.

On top of this, my family situation is critical: my mother is also fighting lung cancer, and the few resources we had have gone toward her treatments.

Today I have no way to cover my recovery costs, and my life depends on solidarity.

Every day that passes increases the risk of losing my leg and of this infection turning into cancer. I ask you, if it is within your possibilities, to help me overcome this battle. Your support, no matter how small, gives me hope. If it is not too much to ask, please also include me in your prayers, for God always has the last word.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help. May God bless your generosity and multiply in your life what you do today for me and my family.