Quezon City, Philippines. 27th April, 2015. Young designer Amiel Avena creates the gown of progeria sufferer Rochelle Pondare for her 18th birthday celebration on May 30, 2015. Kids with progeria has life span of 13-15 years old only, but due to new medicines discovered to prolong the lives of kids affected with this rare genetic abnormality that causes fast aging, Pondare will reached eighteen next month to celebrate her debut party and she is looking forward to dance with her first love, Ricardo. It's first time in the Philippines that a progeria sufferer can celebrate her womanhood. © Sher
Quezon City, Philippines. 27th April, 2015. Young designer Amiel Avena creates the gown of progeria sufferer Rochelle Pondare for her 18th birthday celebration on May 30, 2015. Kids with progeria has life span of 13-15 years old only, but due to new medicines discovered to prolong the lives of kids affected with this rare genetic abnormality that causes fast aging, Pondare will reached eighteen next month to celebrate her debut party and she is looking forward to dance with her first love, Ricardo. It's first time in the Philippines that a progeria sufferer can celebrate her womanhood. © Sherbien Dacalanio/Alamy Live News
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