Cuba USA
From Babalu blog:
On July 28th, 2010, Ariel Sigler Amaya arrived in Miami weighing a mere 116 pounds. Looking like a holocaust victim, Ariel was a paraplegic and on the brink of death after spending 7 years in a Castro prison for opposing the dictatorial regime. Along with his two brothers Miguel and Guido, Ariel was part of 75 peaceful democracy activists, independent journalists and librarians arrested by the Castro dictatorship during the Black Spring of 2003 and sentenced to long prison terms.
Along with the other prisoners of conscience languishing behind bars in Castro's prisons, Ariel -- an athlete and a heavyweight boxer weighing 220 pounds -- suffered unspeakable acts of humiliation and torture both physically and mentally. During his last two years incarcerated, Ariel's body began to succumb to the daily torture of prison, and as he became sicker and sicker, his weight began to drop and he eventually became a paraplegic. However, though the regime had managed to break Ariel's body, they were never able to break his spirit.
Freedom has an amazing therapeutic effect on a man, and with Ariel's warrior spirit still intact it was only a matter of time before his body would begin to recover. For more than three months Ariel has been training harder than he ever trained before as a champion boxer, and what seemed unthinkable a short 3 months ago, Ariel's spirit, determination, and a heavy dose of freedom has made the impossible, possible. Ariel's health and body has progressed so much that even his doctors have been left amazed.
The following is a short film George and I shot of Ariel a couple of weeks ago during one of his workouts at his home. We had the good fortune that his doctor, Dr. Orlando Rodriguez, was visiting him at the time and we were able to film his thoughts on Ariel's progress.
In this film you will be able to see just how far Ariel has come in such a short period of time, and it is a testament not only to his courage and will, but also to the wonders of freedom. Ariel has gained 30 pounds since arriving in freedom, and his doctor tells us he may be standing and taking a few steps before the year is over. Nothing strikes more fear into the Castro dictatorship than witnessing the power of freedom, and one can say that Ariel Sigler Amaya's miraculous recovery can be measured as freedom by the pound.
- Miami: Ex-preso Politico Ariel Sigler Camina !!
This is how Ariel sigler looked when he arrived to the US, now take a look at this video!...
- Miami: Ariel Sigler Amaya Saldra Del Hospital Este Jueves
La directiva del equipo médico que atiende al paciente Ariel Sigler Amaya en el Hospital Jackson de la ciudad de Miami en EE.UU. decidió ponerlo de Alta Hospitalaria este próximo jueves día 26 de agosto. El paciente residirá en la casa de su hermano...
- Ariel Sigler Amaya LlegarÁ A Miami, Dios Mediante, El MiÉrcoles 28 De Julio A Las 12 Del Medio DÍa
El exprisionero político Ariel Sigler Amaya se personó hoy en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana, Cuba, y sacó su pasaje para el vuelo que parte el miércoles 28 de julio a las 12 del medio día de dicho aeropuerto con destino...
- Excarcelado Ariel Sigler, Preso Político...
H/T to Joseito for this video!...
- Cuban Dictatorship Releases Paraplegic Dissident
From AFP: HAVANA (AFP) – Cuba on Saturday released a jailed paraplegic political dissident as a result of talks between the Catholic Church and President Raul Castro, a family source said. Ariel Sigler Amaya, 46, had been in prison for more than...
Cuba USA
"Freedom by the Pound"
From Babalu blog:
On July 28th, 2010, Ariel Sigler Amaya arrived in Miami weighing a mere 116 pounds. Looking like a holocaust victim, Ariel was a paraplegic and on the brink of death after spending 7 years in a Castro prison for opposing the dictatorial regime. Along with his two brothers Miguel and Guido, Ariel was part of 75 peaceful democracy activists, independent journalists and librarians arrested by the Castro dictatorship during the Black Spring of 2003 and sentenced to long prison terms.
Along with the other prisoners of conscience languishing behind bars in Castro's prisons, Ariel -- an athlete and a heavyweight boxer weighing 220 pounds -- suffered unspeakable acts of humiliation and torture both physically and mentally. During his last two years incarcerated, Ariel's body began to succumb to the daily torture of prison, and as he became sicker and sicker, his weight began to drop and he eventually became a paraplegic. However, though the regime had managed to break Ariel's body, they were never able to break his spirit.
Freedom has an amazing therapeutic effect on a man, and with Ariel's warrior spirit still intact it was only a matter of time before his body would begin to recover. For more than three months Ariel has been training harder than he ever trained before as a champion boxer, and what seemed unthinkable a short 3 months ago, Ariel's spirit, determination, and a heavy dose of freedom has made the impossible, possible. Ariel's health and body has progressed so much that even his doctors have been left amazed.
The following is a short film George and I shot of Ariel a couple of weeks ago during one of his workouts at his home. We had the good fortune that his doctor, Dr. Orlando Rodriguez, was visiting him at the time and we were able to film his thoughts on Ariel's progress.
In this film you will be able to see just how far Ariel has come in such a short period of time, and it is a testament not only to his courage and will, but also to the wonders of freedom. Ariel has gained 30 pounds since arriving in freedom, and his doctor tells us he may be standing and taking a few steps before the year is over. Nothing strikes more fear into the Castro dictatorship than witnessing the power of freedom, and one can say that Ariel Sigler Amaya's miraculous recovery can be measured as freedom by the pound.
- Miami: Ex-preso Politico Ariel Sigler Camina !!
This is how Ariel sigler looked when he arrived to the US, now take a look at this video!...
- Miami: Ariel Sigler Amaya Saldra Del Hospital Este Jueves
La directiva del equipo médico que atiende al paciente Ariel Sigler Amaya en el Hospital Jackson de la ciudad de Miami en EE.UU. decidió ponerlo de Alta Hospitalaria este próximo jueves día 26 de agosto. El paciente residirá en la casa de su hermano...
- Ariel Sigler Amaya LlegarÁ A Miami, Dios Mediante, El MiÉrcoles 28 De Julio A Las 12 Del Medio DÍa
El exprisionero político Ariel Sigler Amaya se personó hoy en el Aeropuerto Internacional José Martí de La Habana, Cuba, y sacó su pasaje para el vuelo que parte el miércoles 28 de julio a las 12 del medio día de dicho aeropuerto con destino...
- Excarcelado Ariel Sigler, Preso Político...
H/T to Joseito for this video!...
- Cuban Dictatorship Releases Paraplegic Dissident
From AFP: HAVANA (AFP) – Cuba on Saturday released a jailed paraplegic political dissident as a result of talks between the Catholic Church and President Raul Castro, a family source said. Ariel Sigler Amaya, 46, had been in prison for more than...