A young Cuban dancer from Bayamo, located in the Granma province, and living in Austin, Texas, lost her life in a tragic car accident. The details of the incident have yet to be disclosed. In response, her friends and family have initiated a fundraising campaign to facilitate the return of her remains to Cuba.
Through heartfelt social media posts, they are reaching out for assistance to ensure the young woman's family can bid her a proper farewell. "Good evening, with this post, we are asking for help from anyone who can contribute, even just a little, to bring May's body back to Cuba. Please find it in your hearts to help, as there is a grieving mother who cannot bear to not have her daughter's body to give her the burial she deserves," wrote Beba Salazar Reyes.
Salazar also provided the contact number of the dancer's sister, who is overseeing the repatriation process from the United States: +1 254 229 9093. Donations via Zelle can be sent to Tahimi Fonseca Pérez, as noted by Salazar Reyes in the comments section of her post.
The sorrow over this loss has also been echoed from within Cuba. Julio César Chacón, director of the Cabaret & Dance Cuba Musical Theater Company, which May was part of before leaving the island, shared his condolences. "Today we received the tragic news of our dancer May Lago Pérez's fatal accident. Our beloved Maiyendri. May she rest in peace. Cabaret & Dance Cuba is in mourning indefinitely. Our sympathies go out to her entire family, especially her mother and husband," he wrote on Facebook.
In another post, Chacón called for solidarity, particularly from former company members residing in the U.S., urging them to contribute to the effort to bring May's remains home. "To all who were once part of this prestigious musical theater company from Granma-Cuba and are now in the U.S., please give a piece of your heart to help repatriate our dancer May Lago Pérez, may she rest in peace alongside the Lord," he appealed.
The untimely death of this young dancer has profoundly affected many, with numerous people expressing their sorrow and condolences online.
Assistance for Repatriating Cuban Dancer's Remains
What efforts are being made to repatriate the dancer's remains to Cuba?
Friends and family have launched a fundraising campaign to gather the necessary funds to bring her body back to Cuba for a proper farewell.
How can people contribute to the repatriation efforts?
Donations can be made through Zelle to Tahimi Fonseca Pérez. Contact details and additional information have been shared by family and friends on social media.
What has been the reaction from the dance community in Cuba?
The dance community, represented by Julio César Chacón of the Cabaret & Dance Cuba, has expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the dancer's family, while urging solidarity from past members now in the U.S.