Fatou grew up in Senegal and lived with a tumor on her face since she was a young girl. 

Ramatu wasn't surprised when people ran from her or called her demon-possessed. 

Salma had a determination unlike most 6-year-olds. 

Matta was born with a growth on her eye lid. 

He was so quiet and reserved, no one would have guessed that Tamba was an attack player on Sierra Leone's best-known soccer team. 

After suffering for many years alone, Harding was now overwhelmed by the love and care he received on board the Africa Mercy. 

When Sally was 10 years old, she was in a car accident that left her legs broken.

Rigiatu held her father tightly, looking around the admissions tent. 

Mai covered her chin with an orange rag to hide the tumor in her mouth. 

When a tumor started growing on Harding's face, his classmates made fun of him, and his parents abandoned him.