Man who lost arm in workplace accident receives prosthetic limb from GMA Kapuso Foundation, LN-4 Foundation

A man who lost his arm in a workplace accident received aid from the GMA Kapuso Foundation.

According to Mel Tiangco’s report in “24 Oras” on Wednesday, the arm of construction worker Jaypee Sanchez was amputated after having an accident at a construction site in 2022.

“‘Yung pagpasok ko doon sa bakal, aksidente namang natumba. Na-out of balance ‘yung bakal. Nahawakan ko,” Jaypee shared.

Last year, Jaypee sought assistance from GMA Kapuso Foundation and the LN-4 Foundation to obtain an arm and hand prosthesis.

He said the prosthetic limb has been a huge help, allowing him to regain independence and continue working to support his family despite losing his arm in a workplace accident.

Now, Jaypee works as a welder and painter. He also takes on side jobs as a tricycle driver and has ventured into vlogging.

“Unang-una, kamay lang po ‘yung nawala sa akin hindi naman 'yung isip. Kapag mahina ang loob mo, doon ka rin mawawalan ng pag-asa. Always positive,” Jaypee said.

“Maraming salamat po talaga sa tulong na ibinigay niyo. Talagang nagagawa niya lahat ng gusto niyang gawin ngayon,” Jaypee’s wife Charisse Mae Musngi said.

In observance of National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week this July, a registration drive for free hand and arm prostheses will be conducted for individuals who have lost a hand or an arm.

Those interested may sign up by contacting GMA Kapuso Foundation from June 25 to July 2.

Meanwhile, 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, Shopee, and Palawan Pay. Visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website for more information.

—Jade Veronique Yap/CDC, GMA News