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And still he finds a way to flash that incredible smile. Watch above. It’s heart-wrenching, and yet, eight-year-old Kaleem and his family find a way to keep it moving. On top of stifling poverty and poor living conditions, Kaleem has been saddled with a rare disorder (so rare doctors don’t even have a name for it) that has caused his hands to grow well out of proportion. Each hand is over 13 inches in length and weighs in excess of eight kilograms (over 17 pounds). His unnamed disability keeps him from going to school (as he would make other students uncomfortable) or even feeding himself. An unfortunate condition, and Kaleem’s parents can nowhere near afford any treatment. Please watch this video, and realize that Kaleem could have been you… or your baby. Reflection brings perspective.

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