Rochelle is now tagged as the oldest person suffering from Progeria. She recently celebrated her debut as she turned 18. She became popular when she debuted on air for ABS CBN's "Kapamilya Thank You" campaign. It was shown on the video that she was visited by her ultimate idol, Sarah Geronimo.
Pondare is just out of the 45 children within 23 countries who is suffering from the rare fatal condition. They first saw the symptoms that Rochelle was not normal when she was already 5 years old and she was already suffering from hair loss and wrinkled skin.
But this instance did not hinder Rochelle from living the life that she wanted. As she already turned 18, she is now known as the oldest living Progeria victim. It was already a big blessing to have lived for 18 years because based on a research that was made by the Progeria Research Foundation in US, a child is more likely to pass away from atherosclerosis at the age of 14 years old.
Let us continue praying for Rochelle Pondare's strength and peace of mind. She already accepted the fact that she will not be living for long and according to Pondare, "Handa na po. Para po sa akin, kung hanggang saan, doon na lang. Wala na pong magagawa."
Watch this video below of how Rochelle celebrated her 18th birthday with her loved ones:
source: abs-cbnnews
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