El Instituto De Los Cuatro Ríos - Four Rivers Institute

We have completed the first third of the way, help us to complete the goal. Joseph needs our help !

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Joseph Needs Our Help Now !

Our young friend, Joseph Chungata, was hit by a car while driving home on his scooter. The driver left the scene, but her car and license were photographed. Joseph's leg was severely fractured and needed surgery to place plates and pins. He is a special young man and our hearts are broken over his ordeal.

He is a veterinary student and the first person in his family to go to University. His mother works as a housekeeper and home health aide, and all the family resources have gone to Joseph's education. Joseph will miss the current semester of his studies and possibly more.

He has developed a severe post-op infection in the leg and has been readmitted to the hospital for multiple treatments in the operating room. The bills are rapidly adding up and the family (who we know and love) are unable to pay.

The case will wind up in court. The woman who hit him has resources, but denies all responsibility. The trial could take as much as a year, but there is an immediate need to cover hospital and medical expenses.

We will collect your generous contributions and guarantee the family can cover all the current medical costs as well as inevitable physical therapy in the future. This will be a long recovery and the outcome is still uncertain.

We are grateful for any donations you can give to help Joseph and his family recover. Whatever you can give will mean a lot.

Donations Maybe Tax deductible (EIN) 86-1362664

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Gracias Cuenca! Due to the excellent response to the Amazon Flood Relief, we are extending the opportunity to donate much-needed items like clothing and food. We are incredibly grateful for those who have already gifted, and we look forward to the support of others who have yet to contribute.

Ways to Help:
DONATE ONLINE https://www.classy.org/campaign/amazon-flood-relief/c596503
CASH gifts in Cuenca accepted at Gracie's Naturals, Hermano Miguel (10-5 PM)
CLOTHING T-shirts, casual sports-type. Shoes: Sneakers, Crocs, sandals
FOOD Canned tuna in ring-pull cans of packets
We understand your time is valuable, so we've extended the donation days at the drop-off locations. This is to ensure that everyone who wishes to contribute has the opportunity to do so. Please check the times at each location and find a time that suits you best.

NEW DAYS: June 27, 28, and July 2, 3. LAST DAY July 3.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS IN CUENCA:
Gringolandia – Zona Rosa:
Jose Astudillo 2-05 y Miguel Morocho (next to Edificio Dalí)
Times: 10:00 am to 12 noon

El Vergel:
Nicanor Aguilar 2-75 and Roberto Crespo Toral, Edificio Sol del Sur, #502
Times: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Questions regarding donations: Message Julie Combs on WhatsApp at 099 264 3727

Amazon Flood Relief Ecuador, June 16, 2024: Hundreds of Indigenous Achuar and Shuar families demonstrated remarkable resilience. Many lost their homes when the Pastaza River overflowed its banks due to the heavy seasonal rainfall in the Amazon. Mudslides, rapidly moving water, and rising rivers washed away homes.&...