Giving Back

According to AYUVI, children from third world countries have less chance of survival.

“In developed countries, more than 80% of children affected by cancer are cured, but in underdeveloped countries, where 90% of the world's children live, the survival rate can be less than 8% in certain regions of the world, and around 35% in Central America, including Guatemala.”

Fundación Ayúdame a Vivir (AYUVI) was created for this reason: ensure that every child and teenager with cancer in Guatemala can receive adequate treatment, so they can have a better chance of survival. Their goal is to raise funds to provide necessary resources to the National Pediatric Oncology Unit (UNOP), which is the only highly specialized center for pediatric cancer treatment in Guatemala.

As part of our commitment to giving back to the community, in 2020 we donated pajamas to children undergoing cancer treatments at AYUVI. Our goal: to soothe someone’s day and help save children with cancer in Guatemala!  Learn more on how you can HELP.

When we started MAI inspired by our mothers during chemo, we never thought we could help so many more people.

 In 2023 we collaborated with the official Paralympics committee in Guatemala (@copag.oficial). We met amazing para-athletes, blind children who participate in track and field, young men and women with paraplegic condition who compete in boccia and many young athletes, who with a prosthetic leg or arm are the best at table tennis. Most of them usually need help with assisted dressing and we are glad MAI adaptive clothing could be a solution for them.
MAI We Care is making their day-to-day life easier, through adaptive clothing that understands para athletes unique needs.

In addition to the above, we also joined the official Paralympics committee in Guatemala by being part of Guatemala’s first Paralympic Race #WeThe15.  The race took place in Guatemala City on Sunday, May 14 at 7:30 am.  Hundreds of people of all ages, with and without disabilities participated during the race.

Through activities like this, together, we aim to make a society that is more inclusive through sports! For more information follow: @copag.oficial.

Helping the Paralympic Committee opened new doors to us to help more people with disabilities. In August 2023, we donated adaptive clothing from our previous collections to Obras del Hermano Pedro, an organization that dedicates to providing a place to live to more than 200 people living with disabilities, especially paraplegic children and adults. Through volunteer work and educational programs, Obras del Hermano Pedro gives unique opportunities to so many Guatemalans whose lives are impaired.

"This clothing makes our day to day easier", said one of the doctors in charge.

“Your generosity not only improves the comfort of our patients, but also reflects your commitment to leave a mark in the quality and warmth with which you want to care for our residents. This gesture demonstrates how together we make a difference”, said the person in charge of this organization.

MAI We Care seeks to keep on helping this charity work through the years to come.