Jose's Journey

Through the support of Project Beisbol’s biggest MLB supporter Jed Lowrie, 18-year-old José Mosquera of the remote region of Chocó, Colombia is playing baseball on two legs for the first time in his life. Since his return to Chocó, he has been leading the mission to improve the lives of the kids in his village of Managru through baseball. Now, we are helping Jose take it to the next level with a high-impact sports prothesis, in combination with accelerated high school classes to get him closer to his goal of playing college baseball. This is your chance to join Jose on his journey.

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In 2012 at age 12, José Mosquera Hurtado was on a tractor carrying fuel to a gold mine with his brother and friends. While driving up a hill, the vehicle overturned. His friends and brother were left unharmed, yet Jose lost his right leg that day. Despite this tragic setback, Jose fought for his life and eventually discovered a passion for baseball. Project Beisbol President and Founder, Justin Halladay met Jose a year ago while visiting a program inspired by local leaders in the remote rain forest region of Chocó, Colombia.

Chocó, Colombia, where José lives, is an extremely isolated region historically vulnerable to armed conflict and widespread poverty. The children have very little resources and opportunities. Even on one leg, José was one of the first children to come out to play when Project Beisbol came to Chocó. He’s a happy, responsible and talented young man, determined to compete with the others on the field and to be a leader in his community. Upon meeting Jose, learning his story, and seeing his heroic determination and resolve on and off the field, Project Beisbol was inspired to seek a way to help José play to his full potential. Expanding its mission to help young baseball players with disabilities started with bringing José to the United States to receive a high-quality prosthetic leg with and advanced mechanical knee and carbon fiber foot.

MLB All-Star Jed Lowrie and his wife Milessa were so moved by Jose’s story, they wrote a check the same day to cover the costs for the prosthetic leg and fitting procedure. Lowrie explained, “Milessa and I were truly inspired by the video of Jose playing the game on one leg. It speaks volumes to what the game means to so many. It was great to meet him in May and we look forward to supporting him in the future on his journey.”

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Please consider joining the Lowries and Project Beisbol to support Jose in his journey, and help him get the continued support that he will need.

Help Jose obtain a high-impact sports prosthesis and enroll in accelerated classes so he can chase his dream of playing college baseball and returning to Chocó to support his community so other kids can have the same opportunities.

Please consider donating to this campaign today.

Thank you!