Bella Liborio’s story and the Miami Children’s Hospital

Bella Liborio is an extremely fun loving and active seven-year-old girl. She enjoys dancing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, playing piano, and playing with her friends, just like your average seven year old.

What is unfortunately notso ordinary about Bella is that she had to fight a battle for her life at the age of two. She won that battle, but in the process lost her sight. So, while she takes dance and BJJ lesson and plays piano, she does so without the ability to see – in our book that makes her extraordinary.

Bella’s parents, Ricardo and Misti, saw a few warning signs during Bella’s early years of life but were constantly assured by doctors that she was just fine. However, once the Liborio family was referred to Miami Children’s Hospital and Dr. Israel Alfonso she was quickly diagnosed with Cranial Synosis and Crouzen’s Syndrome. Bella underwent her first of three major skull reconstructive surgeries within a week of her first visit.

Because of the Liborio’s gratefulness towards Miami Children’s Hospital for saving their child’s life they are combining efforts with American Top Team for a fundraising campaign.

Bella continues to be followed by the Miami Children’s Hospital’s cranial facial team. The Liborios go to MCH once a year for follow-ups.

If you chose to donate to the Little Warriors fundraising campaign you will directly help children like Bella and families like the Liborios.