Kris and Mike thank you for helping Byron's family. I just donated. I watch your videos all the time keep up the great work. Looking to retire in Cuenca. will be visiting Ecuador soon.
How wonderful to help this deserving family. I wish him a speedy recovery. Has Byron had an MRI to see the extent of the tear? My friend Sue has seen an amazing ortho specialist in Manta regarding her knee. She said the care she has received has been far superior than her care in Calgary and her knee is so much better. Etransfer sent. Warm regards to you all, Debra
Thanks Debra very much. Yes got it. He has seen doctors and has had some tests. With the money we are collecting he will be able to get better care. The private system here is better than Canada. 🙏
Y'all are the best no matter if it's free are not to get the surgery the family has to survive and without our help they will struggle and if we as humans can donate just a dollar it will make a big difference thank you for helping them
Thank you for helping this fine family, Kris and Mike! 😊 At my last look, the amount raised was equivalent to two months wages for Byron and family. Well done, everyone. 🤗
Wonderful cause and such a lovely family. True Ecuatorianos smile even through the toughest of times. I hope we can all come together to reach the goal ❤
Hi guys - I got the Go Fund Me account balance started and I hope it will snowball from here. I spent almost three months in Ecuador this past winter/spring and still miss the smiles and warmth of the Ecuadorian people. I urge any of your subscribers to pitch in - these folks are worth helping.
Hi Sam and Linda here, we just donated to help support the family. We trust Mike and Kris and watch them every week. Excellent content on their journey in Ecuador. I hope all goes well for Byron, I can tell he has a lovely family and I trust that their faith in God will get him thru this difficult time. On another note, Mike can you research if a US citizen came to live in Ecuador would there be a dual tax situation, and what would I need to know about assets, etc. You always do excellent research so that may be a good topic for you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks very much. Very much appreciated. I can confirm there is no double taxation between US and Ecuador. If you need additional information email me at michaelalbertnelson@gmail.com. Take care.
Hi Kris and Mike. Ecuador and the people are close to my heart. I lived there a year in 2015. Although I probably won't get back since my last visit in 2018, it is like my second home. Byron and Junny touched my heart as well as your love for these friends. I donated on paypal under Beverly Gross❤️. May God see them through.
Hi i am Ecuadorian, so i Will Tell you in Guayaquil there áre hospitals make surgery free, these hospitals áre from the goberment, one of them Is Abel Gilbert Ponton Hospital . The address Is 29 and oriente street. Byron should go this goberment hospital and they Will do the surgery free...there área another hospital what make surgery free as hospital universitario. Byron should get information...about it....there área free goberment hospitals that make surgeries free un Guayaquil...he do not have to pay money in those Places....and it does not matter Byron does not live in Guayaquil, they Will go the surgery anyway
He is waiting for appt with government now to see what government support will do. Plus even if he can get it there is a long waiting list for surgeries. Any money we collect will go to his family during this waiting time. I do appreciate your detailed information. Thanks 🙏
Ok I spoke with them and they are contacting those hospitals. If the surgery can be done there quickly we will adjust goal accordingly. Thanks very much.
Aloha Mike, Kris, and Torres family! Thank you for giving us this opportunity to share the love of Christ with a family in need. We hope to visit Ecuador someday. For now, sending our love ahead as an ambassador ❤
Don't ever stop being good people and trying to help. I agree with the other poster that he should be getting this surgery for free, according to my Ecuadorian family. Some Ecuadorians do not want the free medical care as it has it's fair share of "horror stories".
He has gotten so much run around trying to get the free surgery. The free system on the coast now is broken. No urgency and he gets told different things. He is heading to Guayaquil on Monday to try again showing up in emergency and hopefully won't be turned away.
@@KrisandMike yeah. There are different levels of socialized medicine in this world. Which you know, being Canadian. Even the NHS in the UK is having issues with an 8 million procedure waiting list. Plus, I love Ecuador... but you have that "criollle livelihood" that often slows things down even more.
Yes we are aggressively looking at all free options that can be done in a timely manner. Thanks for your information. We will follow-up. The family still needs significant support to help with recovery time and the wait period for surgery.
I will help . Big fan of yours . I love to snorkel . It would be a dream come true. If one day I could swim along with Byron , and watch him spear fish .
I'm very surprised to hear that he will no longer be able to work in construction. I've had my share of knee problems, and he could get the tendons fixed, and, worst case scenario, he could also get a knee replacement if his arthirits is too bad. One of my knees moved just like his. The tendon got repaired. Granted, I don't know the extent of his injury, but I'm shocked to hear that it can't be fixed to the point that he could go back to his field of work.
A great question. I thought so as well. So I have been told you still need to pay a small amount each month to get that coverage. Many poor families don't pay that amount so no coverage. They have an appointment next week to see if they can pay for 3 months which is the wait time for pre existing conditions. Then a number of months wait time for surgery then recovery time. We are following every lead for options.
Gracias por ayudar a la gente penínsular, gran obra... Saludos desde olon...
De Nada
Kris and Mike thank you for helping Byron's family. I just donated. I watch your videos all the time keep up the great work. Looking to retire in Cuenca. will be visiting Ecuador soon.
Yes thanks for your donation and watching our videos. You will love Cuenca.
How wonderful to help this deserving family. I wish him a speedy recovery. Has Byron had an MRI to see the extent of the tear? My friend Sue has seen an amazing ortho specialist in Manta regarding her knee. She said the care she has received has been far superior than her care in Calgary and her knee is so much better.
Etransfer sent.
Warm regards to you all,
Debra
Thanks Debra very much. Yes got it. He has seen doctors and has had some tests. With the money we are collecting he will be able to get better care. The private system here is better than Canada. 🙏
Hi Kris and Mike,
Thanks for sharing this helpful video
for your friend and neighbor.
We're like # 99 for this video, and hope the goal is hit.
Thanks 👍
Y'all are the best no matter if it's free are not to get the surgery the family has to survive and without our help they will struggle and if we as humans can donate just a dollar it will make a big difference thank you for helping them
Thanks for your support. Yes we are trying for the free surgery but usually there is long waits so they will still need support.
Thank you for helping this fine family, Kris and Mike! 😊
At my last look, the amount raised was equivalent to two months wages for Byron and family. Well done, everyone. 🤗
Thanks for your support 🙏
My husband n I enjoy you two so much and your kind heartedness always shines through! Cuenca here we come n hope to meet you two someday!!!
Thanks for your kind words 🙏
Wonderful cause and such a lovely family. True Ecuatorianos smile even through the toughest of times. I hope we can all come together to reach the goal ❤
Thanks so much for all your support.
Hi guys - I got the Go Fund Me account balance started and I hope it will snowball from here. I spent almost three months in Ecuador this past winter/spring and still miss the smiles and warmth of the Ecuadorian people. I urge any of your subscribers to pitch in - these folks are worth helping.
Thanks so much. Very much appreciated it.
Hi Sam and Linda here, we just donated to help support the family. We trust Mike and Kris and watch them every week. Excellent content on their journey in Ecuador. I hope all goes well for Byron, I can tell he has a lovely family and I trust that their faith in God will get him thru this difficult time. On another note, Mike can you research if a US citizen came to live in Ecuador would there be a dual tax situation, and what would I need to know about assets, etc. You always do excellent research so that may be a good topic for you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks very much. Very much appreciated. I can confirm there is no double taxation between US and Ecuador. If you need additional information email me at michaelalbertnelson@gmail.com. Take care.
Hi Kris and Mike. Ecuador and the people are close to my heart. I lived there a year in 2015. Although I probably won't get back since my last visit in 2018, it is like my second home. Byron and Junny touched my heart as well as your love for these friends. I donated on paypal under Beverly Gross❤️. May God see them through.
Yes got it. Thanks very much for your generous donation. Take care.
I love what you are doing for this family. You are also a great source of Ecuadorian news. I really appreciate the videos.
Thanks so much for your kind words. Take care.
@@KrisandMike I dropped a donation on your go fund me. I hope you guys reach your goal.
Thanks so much for your donation
Hi i am Ecuadorian, so i Will Tell you in Guayaquil there áre hospitals make surgery free, these hospitals áre from the goberment, one of them Is Abel Gilbert Ponton Hospital . The address Is 29 and oriente street. Byron should go this goberment hospital and they Will do the surgery free...there área another hospital what make surgery free as hospital universitario. Byron should get information...about it....there área free goberment hospitals that make surgeries free un Guayaquil...he do not have to pay money in those Places....and it does not matter Byron does not live in Guayaquil, they Will go the surgery anyway
Thank you. I will check but he tried and was told no. I will confirm.
He is waiting for appt with government now to see what government support will do. Plus even if he can get it there is a long waiting list for surgeries. Any money we collect will go to his family during this waiting time. I do appreciate your detailed information. Thanks 🙏
Ok I spoke with them and they are contacting those hospitals. If the surgery can be done there quickly we will adjust goal accordingly. Thanks very much.
What about stem cell therapy? It is much cheaper and can regrow the ligaments or joint ( before surgery, or it won't work).
Did you guys check with NGO hospitals? My guess is that you did. But there are some hospitals from people like the Lions or Rotary. FYI.
Aloha Mike, Kris, and Torres family! Thank you for giving us this opportunity to share the love of Christ with a family in need. We hope to visit Ecuador someday. For now, sending our love ahead as an ambassador ❤
Thanks 🙏
Very moving video, the family has a strong faith in God which is great.
Thanks 🙏
Don't ever stop being good people and trying to help. I agree with the other poster that he should be getting this surgery for free, according to my Ecuadorian family. Some Ecuadorians do not want the free medical care as it has it's fair share of "horror stories".
He has gotten so much run around trying to get the free surgery. The free system on the coast now is broken. No urgency and he gets told different things. He is heading to Guayaquil on Monday to try again showing up in emergency and hopefully won't be turned away.
@@KrisandMike yeah. There are different levels of socialized medicine in this world. Which you know, being Canadian. Even the NHS in the UK is having issues with an 8 million procedure waiting list. Plus, I love Ecuador... but you have that "criollle livelihood" that often slows things down even more.
Hi there Is a public hospital in Santa Elena it's name Is Liborio Panchana hospital...in this place can make the surgery free to Byron.
Yes we are aggressively looking at all free options that can be done in a timely manner. Thanks for your information. We will follow-up. The family still needs significant support to help with recovery time and the wait period for surgery.
Thanks again for your research. It is so appreciated. My email is michaelalbertnelson@gmail.com. Feel free to write me there. Thanks my friend.
I will help . Big fan of yours . I love to snorkel . It would be a dream come true. If one day I could swim along with Byron , and watch him spear fish .
Thanks so much for all your kind words.
Just sent some money via Canadian bank transfer. I hope this helps. We Ontarians have to stick together.
Thanks so much. It's really appreciated.
@@KrisandMike I wish I could send more but am on a fixed income. If this is still open next month will send more.
Small donation given, hope that Byron can get accepted for the free surgery. Does his wife Junny teach Spanish online?
Thanks for your support. Unfortunately no. Her knowledge of English is very limited but I am trying to teach her more.
Hi Kris and Mike! How's Byron doing? Were you able to collect enough funds for the surgery? How is his family doing? - Jay and Kate
Hi. Thanks for the note. We are planning on filming an update in the next few days. Stay tuned.
I'm very surprised to hear that he will no longer be able to work in construction. I've had my share of knee problems, and he could get the tendons fixed, and, worst case scenario, he could also get a knee replacement if his arthirits is too bad. One of my knees moved just like his. The tendon got repaired. Granted, I don't know the extent of his injury, but I'm shocked to hear that it can't be fixed to the point that he could go back to his field of work.
Yes that's what two doctors told him. Construction jobs here are very physically intense.
Stupid question - doesn’t Ecuador have universal health care coverage for citizens and residents?
A great question. I thought so as well. So I have been told you still need to pay a small amount each month to get that coverage. Many poor families don't pay that amount so no coverage. They have an appointment next week to see if they can pay for 3 months which is the wait time for pre existing conditions. Then a number of months wait time for surgery then recovery time. We are following every lead for options.