The project was rolled out in collaboration with the Tzu Chi Foundation, Zamboanga City Medical Center Physical and Rehab Medicine, and Zamboanga del Sur Athletes with Disabilities Association.

Ricardo S. Cumajig, a resident of Tukuran, is one of the grateful recipients of the program. 

According to his daughter, Rebecca, her father’s leg was amputated a year ago due to diabetes, and had been confined to his bed as he has not been able to walk even with his crutches. 

PDAO chief Miriam A. Llanos expressed their gratitude for the assistance from various organizations in the program, including the Tzu Chi Foundation. They also acknowledged the continuous support of the provincial government under the leadership of Governor Victor J. Yu, the local chief executives, and municipal PDAO focal persons.

Llanos shared that their request for help from the Tzu Chi Foundation was successful this year, bringing light to fellow Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who will now receive new limbs.

The program has brought happiness and gratitude to the beneficiaries. With their new limbs, these individuals can now walk and continue with their daily lives more easily and meaningfully. (APG/RVC/EDT/HTB/PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur/ with photos and reports from PDAO Zamboanga del Sur)