Didier Montalvo was born with a rare congenital melanocytic nevus that caused a giant mole to grow across his back — so large it resembled a shell. 🏥

For years, he was marginalized and called “the turtle boy” due to harmful superstitions in his community. 💔

Everything changed when British surgeon Neil Bulstrode learned of his case and traveled to help — performing complex surgery free of charge. ✈️🩺

After extensive removal procedures and skin grafts, Didier was finally freed from the heavy mass that had limited his growth and childhood. ✨

His story is one of resilience, compassion, and second chances. 🤍