Dulce was born with myelomeningocele, a severe type of spina bifida in which the membranes and the spinal nerves protrude at birth, forming a sac on the baby’s back. She had corrective surgery at 7 months but continues to suffer the effects of her condition. She has been with the RVF since 2019 and receives regular medical treatment as well as sessions with a special education teacher.
Portrait of Dulce with flowers