14-07-2025
PWDs, senior citizens in Samar receive wheelchairs, crutches from GMA Kapuso Foundation
GMA Kapuso Foundation distributed wheelchairs and crutches to persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens in San Sebastian, Samar, in observance of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, held annually on the third week of July.
According to "24 Oras" report Monday, among the beneficiaries of the initiative was Bryan Mabingnay, a boatman who had his leg amputated in 2010 following a bike accident.
To continue providing for his family, Bryan forged makeshift crutches from wood after his metal crutches broke.
"'Yung sa isip ko, gumawa na lang ng kahoy kasi kaysa maghintay pa ko. Kahit kaunti kinikita, may pantawid lang sa pamilya," he said.
Meanwhile, Bryan's neighbor Andy, whose legs have been affected by polio, crawls on his hands to walk. Despite his condition, he continues to work as a boatman and dives to catch fish.
Through its initiative, the GMA Kapuso Foundation distributed wheelchairs, crutches, and hygiene kits to select PWDs and senior citizens. The foundation also crossed the waters by boat to deliver a wheelchair to Andy in Barangay Bontod.
"Nasa fifth class municipality na po kami, makakatulong 'yun sa pang araw-araw na ginagawa nila," said Myla Nacion of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office in San Sebastian, Samar.
For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, and Shopee. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information.
—CDC, GMA Integrated News
