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Millions of people donate to give 5 year old Darina a chance to smile
Life-changing surgery is finally possible thanks to a Russian fund - and you, readers of The Siberian Times.
Girl, 6, born without half her face returns to Russia laughing for first time after surgery in UK
Darina now on the way to a longed-for normal childhood thanks to pioneering British treatment - and our generous readers.
Excitement, fear and passionate hope for new life as brave Darina, 6, travels to London
Born without lips and chin, disowned by her family, she is to see one of Britain’s top surgeons in the hope that she can finally smile.
Fighting stigma: parents of girl born with half a face tell of their battle to help her
When Darina was born 3 years ago without lips and a chin, her mother lost consciousness from shock, and soon her family disowned the child.
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