A dream towards Dakar, the Nilza Varela Foundation and the power of solidarity in transforming the life of Neno, from Ilha Brava

The statement, full of humanity, begins by underlining the value of "life's hard work" and the immense joy that comes from being able to "give someone a chance - a dream" to look after their own health and cultivate hope for a brighter future.

The focus of this noble initiative is Neno, a neighbor of António Varela, the founder, for whom the Nilza Varela Foundation has "great affection and respect". According to the statement, on many of his visits to the island, Neno shared his deep "desire to live a healthier life".

While Neno is fully aware that he may never regain the ability to walk, his aspiration was more fundamental, to be able to "live with less pain and more dignity". A simple wish, but one that, in his words, "would mean the world to him". Today, that wish is no longer a mere hope and has taken "a big step forward".

The realization of this trip and the opportunity to receive medical care in Dakar were only possible thanks to a fundamental collaboration. The Foundation highlights the "incredible help of Zé Luís, from the Zé Luís Solidário project", who joined the cause to ensure that Neno could be transported and taken in to receive the necessary treatment.

Neno's departure for Dakar, Senegal, marks the beginning of a new phase, where he will be given the "chance to improve his quality of life" through the specialized medical care he will receive.

The Nilza Varela Foundation spared no praise and thanks to its support community. She expressed her "deepest gratitude to everyone who follows me and my son Anthony on the NobodyCaresAnthony page".

The statement is keen to stress that it is the "donations and words of encouragement" from these followers that "make miracles like this possible every day". This show of financial and moral support is the real driving force behind the Foundation's mission.

Neno's story is yet another testimony to the central mission of the Nilza Varela Foundation. The final message is one of deep optimism and an invitation to reflect, "Together, we are proving that love, compassion and solidarity can transform lives - one dream at a time."

This gesture not only offers Neno a path to a life with less suffering, but also sets a powerful example of how human kindness, when organized and focused, can create real and significant changes in the lives of those who need it most.