Cuban girl transplanted in Spain will start school: "Amanda remains a beacon of hope."

Amanda Lemus Ortiz, the Cuban girl who touched the hearts of thousands both on and off the Island with her struggle to survive a severe liver disease, continues to demonstrate that hope and perseverance can triumph over adversity.

In a recent post shared by the activist Yamilka Lafita (known on social media as Lara Crofs), it was confirmed that Amanda "is doing well" and may soon start school, a significant step in her recovery and adaptation process after months of treatment and rehabilitation in Spain.

According to the message, the doctors have diagnosed the little girl with a language disorder, something common in children who have gone through prolonged illnesses like hers. Although she is not yet able to speak fluently, the specialists are confident that, with support and patience, Amanda will be able to make progress.

“Amanda displays the behavior of a one-year-old, but she is cheerful, curious, and full of life,” the text noted, highlighting that the child receives Early Intervention, a specialized program that stimulates her cognitive, motor, and emotional development.

The results so far are encouraging. Amanda has grown, sings constantly, gets out of bed on her own, and maintains a bright spirit that inspires those around her.

"It has a special way of smiling and looking at the world," Crofs added, expressing gratitude for the constant concern and support that the family continues to receive from various corners of the world.

The Cuban community, both inside and outside the country, has closely followed Amanda's story since her mother sought help on social media to save her life, due to the inability to access the urgent liver transplant she needed in Cuba.

Thanks to the solidarity of hundreds of people and medical intervention at the La Paz University Hospital in Madrid, Amanda underwent a liver transplant in March 2024. Since then, her progress has been a source of hope for many Cubans facing the shortcomings of the healthcare system on the Island.

Today, as she prepares for her first school experience, Amanda symbolizes the strength of Cuban childhood and the ability of a society that, united, managed to overcome bureaucracy and the perversions of a system to save a life.

"God bless you, beautiful little one," the post concluded. "Without a doubt, you continue to be a ray of hope for this land that saw you born."