A 15-year-old girl in China was reported to have a rare genetic condition that made her look like a 60-year-old. This condition affects only about 1 in 4 million people globally.
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| Photo: Shenyang Sunline Plastic Surgery Hospital |
The teenager, known as Xiao Feng, came from a low-income family and was consistently bullied at school for her appearance. She was often mistaken for other pupils’ mothers.
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Whenever she stepped outside her home to go into town, she experienced constant stares. Strangers would surround her or watch her closely, leaving her feeling self-conscious, uncomfortable, and even threatened, according to her father.
Things worsened when Xiao decided to quit school after graduating from middle school.
Distressed by her condition, she wrote a heartfelt plea to Guo Mingyi, a deputy chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions. “I’m 15 years old, but I have the face of a 60-year-old,” she wrote.
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“How I long to look like a high school student and not feel the need to avoid people’s attention or feel haunted by my classmates’ whispers.”
After receiving the letter, Guo arranged for Xiao to receive treatment at Shenyang Sunline Plastic Surgery Hospital and organized a charity campaign that helped raise up to $26,000 in donations.
After the surgery, when Xiao saw her new appearance for the first time, she was seen crying and hugging her parents. “Today is the happiest day for my daughter,” her father said.
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