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You Move Me Project, Sydney (2026)

30/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet SABINO

How was the limb lost?

Sabino was working as a long haul tractor trailer driver. Due to bad conditions and lack of sleep he fell asleep at the wheel. The truck flipped over and he was thrown from the vehicle. Somehow, the violence of the accident and being thrown from the truck, both of his legs were injured. He lost consciousness. Once in hospital it was decided that one leg needed amputation, the other leg was miraculously saved. For the next year Sabino spent the majority of his time in and out of the hospital.

Sabino managed to get a prosthesis (not from CMA) but it didn't fit properly and caused a wound to form on his stump. We have his leg ready, we are waiting for the wound to heal sufficiently so he can use his new CMA prosthesis correctly. Sabino is hoping to get back to driving when he gets his leg. Maybe not a big truck, but at least a taxi.

How did his life change due to the amputation?

After the accident and amputation he was devastated because he couldn't provide for his wife and children anymore. He also had a big debt for his medical costs. The most upsetting thing for Sabino is how the accident and amputation has separated him from his three children.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

Sabino is looking forward to returning to driving after he gets his prosthesis. Maybe not a big truck like before, but perhaps a taxi. He wants to repair his relationship with his family and provide financially for them again.

29/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet RITA

How was the limb lost?

One day when Rita was walking home, a tractor trailer lost its brakes and collided with her. The tractor trailer killed 7 people including the driver. Rita was lucky to survive, but her leg was badly injured. The doctors had to amputate her leg below the knee.

How did her life change due to the amputation?

Before her amputation, Rita was a happy woman that took care of her children and husband. She grew vegetables and sold them at the market. After the amputation, everything changed from being an active woman to being very inactive and trying to learn how to walk with crutches. Rita’s children were very young, so she struggled to care for them while her husband worked.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed her life?

After 9 years of painfully using crutches Rita was so excited to walk again. Rita wants to grow vegetables and sell them in the market like she used to before the amputation. Her biggest joy is being able to dance again!

28/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet RICHARD

How was the limb lost?

On the way to their work, another motorcycle with two drunken passengers collided with him. Richard became unconscious and was in a coma for 3 weeks. He had to be transferred to another hospital with the right equipment because of the severity of his injuries. The medical board decided to amputate his leg above the knee. In the clinic, Richard had 3 other surgeries besides the amputation. He fractured his radius and ulna on his right arm, so he had 2 surgeries where they put metal plates in his arm. He also had a surgery to put screws in his clavicle.

How did his life change due to the amputation?

After the accident, Richards’s life changed completely, economically, physically, and psychologically. He had to depend on other people for the necessities and he could not work anymore. Emotionally, he felt completed depressed. He was very worried about how he would take care of his family and all of their needs.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

When Richard can walk again, he will look for a new job to support his family. He wants to go out and spend time with his family. He wants to maintain mobility and travel with his family. He was to have a normal life again. Richard and his wife plan to talk to the mayor in their city about how they can help others in the same situation recover from amputations.

28/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet RAUL

How was the limb lost?

One evening after Raul had finished his work he was waiting for his bus on the side of the road when a drunk driver came over the hill and hit him. The impact threw him into a wall and shattered his leg. His leg was so badly damaged it needed to be amputated. There were lots of complications and it was very expensive.

How did his life change due to the amputation?

Because Raul could no longer walk his wife had to find work to support the family. It was very hard and they were struggling financially due to all the debt owed for his surgery.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

Raul is looking forward to relieving his wife and returning to his work as a gardener. He is so happy to be able to provide for his wife and young son again.

27/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet PORFIRIO

How was the limb lost?

Porfirio was diagnosed with diabetes and his leg became swollen. When Porfirio went to see a doctor, the doctor told him they had to amputate his toes. The surgery was unsuccessful and his foot got infected. They had to amputate his leg below the knee to eliminate the infection.

How did his life change due to the amputation?

Porfirio also had complications with his kidney after the surgery. He got worse and needed dialysis. Where he lived they did not have dialysis equipment, so Porfirio had to go to La Paz to receive dialysis and he was confined to a wheelchair which made him very depressed.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

Porfirio wants to be independent and walk on his own. He does not want to depend on his family for everything, even though he has to stay in La Paz for now to receive dialysis. After he gets better, Porfirio wants to return to his town and start working again. When Porfirio took his first steps with the prosthetic, we saw him smile for the first time.

25/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet PASTOR

How was the limb lost?

Pastor was at his job as a welder when he slipped and the welding tool burnt the skin completely off his the bottom half of his foot leaving only bone. He was in extreme pain and was taken straight to hospital in Cochabamba. There they decided to amputate the bottom part of his foot. However, Pastor had been diagnosed with diabetes in 2012 and this diabetes meant that the wound did not heal correctly and he had to go back to the clinic to have an amputation higher up his leg below the knee. Unfortunately complications persisted and he was re-hospitalised. They decided to amputate above the knee to avoid any further problems. After this third operation, he left the hospital after two days because he could not afford to pay for the hospital bed.

How did his life change due to the amputation?

His life altered completely after this operation, he had a lot of debt due to his hospital treatment and he was unable to work to pay this off. The loss of his leg meant the loss of everything that he has held dear.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

Pastor can’t wait to walk again normally. He wants to be able to return to some form of work to be able to pay back his sisters and to help his father with the money they provided towards his debts. In his province he is the president of the Disabled People's Association and he helps others with disabilities to continue with their normal lives.

24/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet NATALY

How was the limb lost?

One day Nataly was riding as a passenger on her partners motorcycle. The car in front of them stopped all of the sudden and she was launched off onto the road. While she was laying on the ground a truck passed by and ran over her leg. When she woke up she was in the hospital. They tried for 3 months to save her leg but in the end it got infected and they had to amputate. She had to undergo many skin grafts since it was damaged so badly.

How did her life change due to the amputation?

She was afraid. Afraid she had lost everything she loved to do in life. She was an active student in University, She loved to play sports and she was afraid to losing it all.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

Nataly is looking forward to returning to her studies as a dentist at University. She knows it will be a hard road but is positive she can lead a normal life and will do everything necessary to make her dreams a reality again.

23/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet MARIO

How was the limb lost?

Mario has suffered with diabetes since 2005 but was unaware of the potential complications and the need to carefully manage the condition. He continued to work in agriculture, wearing sandals, leaving his feet exposed. One day whilst working, a thorn entered the sole of Mario's foot. After two days of continued work, his foot began to swell so he removed the thorn. Mario could not afford to take time off work even though his foot was clearly infected so he continued until the pain was so bad he eventually visited the doctor. At this point, the infection had severely damaged his foot. The doctors attempted to stop the infection by amputating his toes, but despite their best efforts, the infection quickly spread and eventually the leg had to be amputated below the knee.

How did his life change due to the amputation?

Mario had no choice but to continue working, despite the loss of his leg, in order to support his family. Instead of working in the fields, he learned how to work with his hands by milking cows and sewing. Now aware of the complications, Mario closely followed his doctors instructions to take insulin, change his diet, and address the health of his kidneys as they were damaged from years of unmonitored diabetes.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

Mario feels as if he has a second chance in life. He is looking forward to returning to his original profession in agriculture. Mario would also like to resume playing soccer, football, volleyball, as well as run and dance. He wants to be able to do activities with his family without feeling restricted.
Mario is incredibly thankful that there are organizations like You Move Me that can provide prosthetics to Bolivians that would be unable to acquire one otherwise.

22/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet MARIEL

How was the limb lost?

One night while Mariel was a passenger on her father’s motorcycle they collided with a tractor which had no lights on. Mariel flew off of the motorcycle and went over the blades of the tractor, with her leg being severely injured. When the doctors saw her, they realized they would not be able to help her, because she was bleeding so much. They decided to send her to another hospital that could help her. They attempted to re-connect the veins, but unfortunately, the doctor was unable to save her leg.

How did her life change due to the amputation?

Mariel was in the hospital for 6 months. When she got out of the hospital, she learned to walk with crutches. At school, Mariel’s friends would help her carry her books. But once she left her friends, she always had trouble getting home on her crutches. She felt she lost all her independence.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed her life?

Mariel is really looking forward to returning to school and being able to carry her own books and not need to rely on her friends to help her. With a prosthetic leg, Mariel will be able to continue going to school to complete her education as well as to work and help her sisters and family around the house. She is looking forward to being a normal 13 year old kid again.

21/05/2017

Every morning our Evo's get out of bed and train we are contributing to a bigger story. We are not only just moving our bodies but also creating movement in others less fortunate. These are the stories of the lives we have helped transform through the You Move Me Project.

Today we meet MARCO

How was the limb lost?

Marco was walking in the street when he was assaulted by three people. Marco attempted to escape the attack but, as a result, was stabbed in the leg. Marco returned to his house, though the stab wound was very deep and has severed several tendons in his leg producing lots of blood. Marco was taken to the hospital where he was told to return home without receiving the more extensive treatment his wound required. After a week at home, Marco’s pain increased and he returned to a different hospital where he was told that his leg would have to be amputated.

How did his life change due to the amputation?

Marco felt very depressed after the amputation of his leg. He was felt frustrated about not being able to complete simple tasks or find work.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

Marco is looking forward to regaining his normal life again including returning to his studies of Communications at University.

21/05/2017

MOVEMENT IN MAY - The You Move Me Project provides prosthetic limbs to amputees in Bolivia. These are people who without your help would not otherwise be able to afford one. The limb not only changes their mobility, it literally transforms their lives. These are their stories and gives you a much deeper understanding of what happens when you attend your Evolution To Wellbeing training. Not only does your life feel amazing. You get to make somebody else's life amazing.

Today we meet LUIS

How was the limb lost?

While studying to become a mechanic Luis found out he had Osteosarcoma. The doctors told Luis that they were going to amputate the leg so that the cancer wouldn’t spread. He spent nine months in the hospital recovering, his stay was very lonely and isolating as he was a long way from family.

How did his life change due to the amputation?

Luis’s life was turned upside down after his leg was amputated. As a young man he felt a lack of independence. He suddenly found himself staying in on nights he would usually go out to see friends, but due to limited mobility he was confined to his house. In addition to the growing list of things he felt he could not do he was also unable to go back to school, he was unable to do simple tasks and he felt isolated from the things that had brought him happiness and joy. He felt as though his mobility determined what he was able to do and he felt like it impacted his social connections the most.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed his life?

Luis would like to go back to school and finish off his studies. One of his most simple, yet very powerful dreams is to be able to walk again. He would like to walk without the use of assistive devices in order to continue living the life he had envisioned.

20/05/2017

MOVEMENT IN MAY - The You Move Me Project provides prosthetic limbs to amputees in Bolivia. These are people who without your help would not otherwise be able to afford one. The limb not only changes their mobility, it literally transforms their lives. These are their stories and gives you a much deeper understanding of what happens when you attend your Evolution To Wellbeing training. Not only does your life feel amazing. You get to make somebody else's life amazing.

Today we meet LUCY

How was the limb lost?

When Lucy was around 12 years old she fell under a train and her leg was badly smashed. She stayed in the hospital for 6 months and told the hospital that she had no family. In the hospital she met very kind people who helped her, got her a job and supported her. She got married and had two children, however she ended up as a solo mother after her second child so she was working all hours to look after her children. She got a prosthesis but it was very heavy, uncomfortable and the knee didn’t bend.

How did her life change due to the amputation?

Her life was chaotic from a very early age but she learned to adapt and survive from each traumatic event. She had to adapt to missing the leg and to look after her children but she struggled for many years just to survive.

How has having a prosthetic limb transformed her life?

Lucy was so happy to finally get a functional and comfortable prosthesis that would give her a positive experience in a difficult life. She plans to work again and provide for her children and just enjoy her life.

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