Let's give Maria a smile!
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Let's give Maria a smile!

Maria has no teeth. She has a removable denture that constantly falls out, compromising her chewing, speech and health. She has developed anemia because she is unable to eat. Th...

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Maria has no teeth. She has a removable denture that constantly falls out, compromising her chewing, speech and health. She has developed anemia because she is unable to eat. The only solution is dental implants.

Let's give Maria a smile!

Let's call my friend Maria.
Her name is not Maria, but we will call her that.

Maria is 34 years old and has no teeth. Can you imagine what is to live like that?
Maria had a removable prosthesis fitted, the only solution that she could pay, but unfortunately, despite the tireless efforts of the dentist who has been following her, it has not worked. The prosthesis constantly falls out, compromising the  chewing, her speech, her health, her smile... a life that is considered normal!

Maria does amateur theater. Every time she goes on stage she prays that her prosthesis will hold up, at least until the end of the show.

He works with children at a school. These children, whom he affectionately calls "my children", are his life!
Maria is an angel in the form of a person, who is always available to help everyone. Maria can't eat, Maria can't smile, Maria is ashamed to expose herself, because she doesn't want her children to know her reality.

Maria just wants to be able to smile, just wants to be able to eat, just wants to live!

According to the clinical report, the only solution that will give her some quality of life is dental implants, but the costs are extremely high for someone who earns a half-time salary. Maria has developed severe anemia because she cannot eat, an anemia that she has been fighting in the hope that one day she will be able to have the surgery that will give her back her smile. Maria tries to remain hopeful, but her sadness is so great that some times she almost gives up.

I am her friend and I will not allow Maria to lose her faith!

Can I count with your help?

Let's bring Maria's smile back!

About the author

I'm Gisela.
I am 49 years old, I am the mother of a 9-year-old boy, I live in Portugal and I consider myself a sensitive person.
I try to instill principles such as empathy, solidarity, friendship, tolerance, humility and collaboration in my son's education. These are the values that I value most in my life. I like to help and when I can make a difference, I cannot remain indifferent. Turning my back on a challenge is definitely not for me!
I have volunteered in some projects such as Terra dos Sonhos, AMI, and others that are not so well known. I usually contribute annually to UNICEF and other causes, my criteria are based on the feeling that my intervention will be useful, projects that inspire me with trust and credibility.
I believe that we all have a mission in this life. I don't know what mine is yet, but if I can't add value to "others" then I won't be here doing anything!

Budget and due dates

The estimated budget for the treatment is €16,600

Upper jaw: €6,860 - June 30th

Lower jaw: €8,210 - July 31

Commission: €1,530 - 31 July

 

 

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