Support Coach Biel after shooting

Coach Biel is one of our lead coaches at the Safe Space football program. Biel was shot in the head at close range while returning home to the community from his work. He survived but requires dental surgery, help us raise funds for Biel's operations!

SCUB Rio is a football for development program on Caracol Hill in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The program offers a Safe Space for children to play and develop supporting their physical, mental and social wellbeing. It is located in one of the most violence communities (favelas) in Rio.

As a result of the daily violence that affects the Caracol neighborhood in Complexo da Penha, one year ago, Gabriel 'Biel' da Silva (26 years old), was shot in the head as he entered the community, when coming home from work. Unknown to Biel there was an outbreak of violence in the area and he was shot in a case of mistaken identity. He was wearing his motorcycle helmet and the bullet passed through one cheek and exited the other, impacting his jawbone and teeth.

Fortunately, Biel survived and was rushed to emergency care. However, the injury has impacted Biel's life as his jaw and teeth were severely damaged.

We are seeking to raise a total of R$32,000 so that Biel can have two (potentially three) operations to rebuild his jaw and replace his broken teeth with implants and crowns.

Since the shooting, Biel has not been able to chew and the issue has been getting worse. These operations will allow Biel to return to a normal life, as well as helping to avoid long-term problems.

Importantly, it will also enable Biel to fully resume his coaching and the every day impact he has on the children of Caracol through football.

https://www.scubrio.com.br