Laiya, Philippines. June 14, 2014. Rochelle Pondare, a kid with rare ageing disease known as ‘progeria’ enjoys her post 17th birthday at Playa Laiya beach. There are only two kids in the Philippines affected with this bizarre disease and only 80 kids around the world affected by this gene abnormality. Lifespan of kids affected by this condition is 15 years old but due to proper medication attending her condition, her life was prolonged. Credit: Sherbien Dacalanio/Alamy Live News
Laiya, Philippines. June 14, 2014. Rochelle Pondare, a kid with rare ageing disease known as ‘progeria’ enjoys her post 17th birthday at Playa Laiya beach. There are only two kids in the Philippines affected with this bizarre disease and only 80 kids around the world affected by this gene abnormality. Lifespan of kids affected by this condition is 15 years old but due to proper medication attending her condition, her life was prolonged. Pondare’s family is waiting for the sponsorship of Progeria Research Foundation in Boston, USA for her to avail the medication that will extend her life. Photo: Sherbien Dacalanio / Alamy News Live
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