Chile’s President responds to girl’s dramatic plea

Valentina was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was 6. Her older brother died from the same disease.

Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening disease that damages the lungs and digestive system. Valentina’s family has already witnessed how the disease can be terminal.

Valentina’s suffering includes vomiting and headaches that are constant, according to her father, Freddy Maureira.

Doctor Andres Castillo, chief of pediatrics at Catholic University’s Clinic Hospital, said that at the moment, Valentina’s condition is stable.”

After her diagnosis, doctors expected her to live to about 17, which would give her three and a half more years to live.

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