The coordinator of the Bridges of Love Movement said that during three days they will distribute the cargo, which also includes, some 100,000 tablets of painkillers, bread-making machines for the homes of children without filial protection in the aforementioned provinces and materials needed for residence for the elderly in Cienfuegos, among other supplies.

Along with Lazo are other members of Puentes de Amor, as well as Medea Benjamin, co-founder of the U.S. peace organization Code Pink, part of this solidarity project.

We carry above all love,” Benjamin, a tireless activist for human rights, peace and support for Cuba, said.

Through a direct link from the plane that will take them to Cuba, the Cuban professor residing in Seattle thanked all those who contributed to make this shipment a reality, mentioning the link Leche pa’Cuba (Milk to Cuba)

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