Amanda Lemus Ortiz, the Cuban girl suffering from biliary atresia, a serious liver disease, has faced numerous challenges in her quest for a liver transplant. Her diagnosis prompted her family to mobilize extensively to secure appropriate treatment outside of Cuba, due to the limitations of the local healthcare system. Thanks to the active campaign led by activist Yamilka Lafita and the support of the international community, Amanda obtained a humanitarian visa and was transferred to Spain, where her father offered to be the donor for the transplant.
In Spain, Amanda has undergone several surgeries and treatments, demonstrating remarkable resilience and a strong desire to live. Despite the decline in her health, her condition has begun to stabilize thanks to the medical care she has received. The Cuban community and people from around the world continue to support her family in covering the expenses related to her treatment and time abroad. Amanda's story not only highlights a young girl's struggle for life but also the solidarity of many people united to help her.
Impressive recovery of the Cuban girl Amanda after being operated on in Spain.
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Amanda continues to recover in Spain: she sits alone, mumbles words, and takes a few steps.
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Amanda's father celebrates his birthday with the joy of seeing his daughter recovered.
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The Cuban girl Amanda Lemus is now living a normal life in Spain.
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Amanda's physical transformation four months after the transplant in Spain.
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Amanda finds happiness in Spain after a successful liver transplant: "Dreams come true."
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They remove the IVs and catheters from the girl Amanda.
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Amanda and her beautiful reality in Spain.
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Amanda's evolution in two photos: in Cuba and in Spain after her surgery.
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Amanda is improving more every day: "She's laughing a lot, which she didn't do before."
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Cuban girl Amanda leaves the hospital for the first time since arriving in Spain.
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The family of the girl Amanda Lemus sends an emotional greeting to mothers in Cuba.
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Cuban girl Amanda Lemus is making progress and can now be fed by her dad.
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Cuban girl Amanda is stable, although she remains hospitalized in intensive care.
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Cuban girl Amanda began to bleed again and may need another transfusion.
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Amanda is doing well: "There is light in her eyes."
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The recovery of the girl Amanda continues in Spain: "She is awake and fighting."
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Amanda is undergoing surgery for the third time in Spain, and her parents need help.
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Little Amanda is recovering satisfactorily after her surgery in Spain.
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Everything is set for the operation of little Amanda this Friday in Spain.
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Cuban girl Amanda Lemus has already been admitted to Spain.
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The Cuban girl Amanda Lemus travels to Spain to undergo a liver transplant.
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Activists are having trouble withdrawing campaign funds on GoFundMe for Amanda's health.
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Case of the Cuban girl Amanda: "Keep resisting."
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Campaign for the life of little Amanda surpasses $20,000
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Amanda has such a strong desire to live!
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Amanda's mother to Cuban officials: "They are killing my girl."
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