200 personas se unieron y Matías pudo caminar por primera vez con su prótesis

diciembre 24, 2025

TL;DR

Matías Reyes Nisperuza lost his left leg at age 3 due to a severe blood infection called purpura fulminans.
For 15 years, Matías used crutches to navigate his daily life.
A crowdfunding campaign, supported by 200 donors, raised funds for a prosthetic leg costing between $25 and $26 million pesos.
The foundation 'Un Viejo Favor,' led by Santiago Jaramillo González, spearheaded the fundraising effort.
Matías has recently received his prosthetic, which is made of carbon fiber and includes parts imported from England.
The prosthetic allows Matías to walk without crutches, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Matías is currently in school and aims to graduate and pursue further technical education.
His family expressed immense gratitude and emotional relief at seeing Matías achieve this milestone.

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