Zandile, South Africa
I got sick in primary school. I was very tired and struggled to eat. My mother took me to several doctors before I was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Since then, I have had 4 open-heart surgeries, and missed a whole year of school. But now I have a mechanical heart valve and school is going well. Next year, I hope to study dance at university, as my dream is to be a professional choreographer!