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Nicholas, 9 months, Venezuela
Nicholas’ parents were distraught when they saw their son’s cleft deformity and were too embarrassed to bring him out in public. They hid Nicholas from friends and family, caring for him in seclusion in their tiny home, in a poor, slum area of Venezuela. His parents were overcome with guilt for having to hide Nicholas, knowing that they could never afford to pay for surgery.
One day, they heard a radio announcement that Hospital de Especialidades Pediatricas was performing surgeries for |
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children born with cleft deformities and that the cost of the surgeries was being covered by The Smile Train.
It took them an entire day by bus to get to the hospital, but their trip was well worth it. Soon after they arrived, they received the wonderful news that Nicholas would receive free surgery. The surgery was a success and now the whole family is overcome with happiness and smiles!
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