In the heart of Mexico, between the majestic Pyramids of Teotihuacán and the serene Los Leones Desert, “Song of Absence“a creation of Carlos “Tuti” García, from La Oveja Negra y los García, who made a song to remember Benjamín Olivera, the boy for whom the chickenpox vaccine was made mandatory after his death.
The song, recorded during a tour of Mexico in March-April of this year, is more than a musical work; is a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Benjamín, an eight-year-old boy who lost his life to chickenpox. This painful event gave rise to the “Benjamín Project”, an initiative that transcended the personal sphere to become an agent of change in society.
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The collaboration of the talented singer Salvador Moreno de la Castañeda, known as “El Chava”, adds a unique dimension to the piece. Additionally, the song was produced, mixed, rendered and mastered by Javier García.
The lyrics of “Song of Absence” is a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Benjamín and an expression of solidarity towards his parents. The singer shares that a large part of the phrases were taken from the publications of Benjamín’s parents on social networks, thus allowing the song to become a living testimony of the struggle and pain of those who lost their son.
The plot of “Song of Absence” is set in the context of 2013, when Benjamín died due to complications related to the chickenpox vaccine. This tragic event moved the creator of the song, who, as a result of this experience, developed a special sensitivity towards children.
What was the Benjamín project?
Every October 9, since 2013, Benjamín Olivares’ family faces the pain of his absence, but is also filled with pride when seeing the positive impact that the “Benjamín Project” has had in raising awareness about the importance of vaccination children in Argentina.
The story of Benjamin, who lost his life to chickenpox-related encephalitis in 2013, motivated his parents to transform pain into action. The situation became even more complicated when we discovered that Benjamín had not received the chickenpox vaccine. In honor of his son and with the desire to prevent other families from going through a similar tragedy, Esteban Olivares, Benjamín’s father, gave life to the “Benjamín Project.”
This campaign, which quickly spread throughout Argentina, aimed to raise awareness in society about the importance of vaccination in childhood. The main struggle of the project was the inclusion of the chickenpox dose in the mandatory card. Esteban Olivares, Benjamín’s father, tirelessly advocated for this change, arguing that if the vaccine had been included, perhaps his son would be alive.
In 2014, Esteban’s efforts bore fruit when then-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced the incorporation of the chickenpox vaccine into the mandatory card. This achievement was not only a personal victory for the Olivares family, but also a milestone in the prevention of childhood diseases in Argentina.
Two years later, in 2016, a project presented by Congressman Andrés Chanampa was approved that officially established October 9 as the “Provincial Childhood Vaccination Day” in memory of Benjamín. This day becomes an opportunity to remember the importance of vaccination in protecting children’s health and pay tribute to those who, like Benjamin, lost their lives due to preventable complications.
2023-11-29 08:10:39
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