A singing sensation is inspiring audiences all over Southern California. An 11-year-old girl, who was born with ABS, is using her platform to embrace limb differences.
Melody Piña wants to use her talent to show that she is not defined by her limb differences.
As Melody sings her heart out to fans, there's a mission behind the 11-year-old's voice. She's using her platform to raise awareness of her condition so that other kids like her can recognize their worth. Director of Children's Hospital LA's Orthopaedic hand surgery program Dr. Nina Lightdale-Miric has known Melody since she was born with amniotic band syndrome . One in every 250,000 is born with hand differences.
"The band from the amniotic sac. While you're inside, wrap around your fingers," Dr. Lightdale-Miric said.Melody had four surgeries to separate her fingers and allow her to pinch, Dr. Lightdale-Miric said.Dr. Lightdale-Miric has made it her purpose to teach kids and parents that limb differences are something to embrace. The hospital'sThrough the program, Melody is even mentoring other kids.
"Melody gets to grow up with another child and they get to have a shared journey together," Dr. Lightdale-Miric said.
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