A Second Chance: Antonio’s Journey to Healing with One World Surgery

When Antonio left work on New Year’s Day, he had no idea his life was about to change. That evening, as he and his girlfriend headed home on their motorcycle, they were hit by a vehicle in a devastating crash.

“I could hear everything happening around me,” Antonio shared. “But I couldn’t move because of the pain. It was terrifying.”

Thanks to a group of good Samaritans, Antonio was rushed to the regional hospital. He was later referred to a private clinic because the public hospital didn’t have the specialists needed to treat his injury. That’s when a new challenge appeared: the cost.

In the Dominican Republic, specialized surgery is often only available to those who can pay for it. For Antonio, the price of treatment was more than he earned in several months of work—an impossible burden.

A twin and the fourth of six siblings, Antonio sews and labels T-shirts to support his family. “I couldn’t pay for the services I needed,” he said. “But a friend told me about One World Surgery. I made an appointment, and from that day on, I told myself—my problem might be solved here.”

Antonio’s injury made it nearly impossible for him to work. He couldn’t fully close his left hand or grip objects. “When I try to close my hands, only three fingers work,” he explained. “I just want to be able to use my hand again.”

That’s when OWS stepped in. Our team at the Dominican Republic site covered the cost of diagnostic testing and provided Antonio with life-changing surgery—completely free of charge. He lives just four kilometers from our ambulatory surgery center, making it easy for him to receive consistent care and follow-up therapy.

“The day of my surgery, I was so impressed by the doctors,” Antonio said. “Everyone at OWS has been kind, compassionate, and so dedicated. Saying thank you is not enough.”

Antonio’s story is a powerful reminder of what your support makes possible. Without access to specialized care, his injury could have cost him his independence—and his future. But because of donors like you, Antonio is healing and hopeful.

Every patient served, every surgery performed, and every life transformed is made possible by your generosity.

Give today and help someone like Antonio get the care they need—and the second chance they deserve.

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