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Hope, strength & determination: Esmari’s journey

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Imagine watching your child go from running and playing to suddenly being unable to walk. That’s the heartbreaking reality Yssel and her daughter, Esmari, have faced after an unexpected medical crisis turned their world upside down.

But Esmari is a fighter. With unwavering determination and a mother who refuses to leave her side, she’s pushing through every challenge on her road to recovery.
3 Mar 2025 English South Africa Non-Profit · Non-Profit

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