By
Msendoo Azongu.
Halima arrived in this world a little different. A tiny cleft in her upper lip cast a shadow over her otherwise perfect face. Her parents, Aisha and Yusuf, were heartbroken. The fear of the unknown, the whispers of “different,” loomed large. But then, they heard about the Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation’s free surgery program. Hope bloomed, fragile but persistent.
At three months old, Halima underwent a life-changing procedure by dr Seidu Bello. The skilled surgeons, angels in green scrubs, worked their magic. When Aisha saw her daughter again, tears welled in her eyes. The cleft was gone, replaced by a perfectly formed lip. A tiny smile, barely there, hinted at the joy to come.
Fast forward to today. Halima is four years old. Gone is the shadow of the cleft, replaced by a smile that lights up a room. It’s a mischievous grin when she chases butterflies, a radiant beam when she hugs her parents, a shy giggle when she meets new people. The surgery didn’t just mend her lip; it mended their hearts. It gave Halima the confidence to explore the world, unburdened by self-consciousness.



Halima’s story is one of countless transformations facilitated by the Cleft and Facial Deformity Foundation. Each surgery is more than a medical procedure; it’s a chance to rewrite a child’s future. With your support, we can create more smiles, more laughter, more Halimas. Donate today and help us change lives, one beautiful smile at a time.
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