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Pioneering Surgery Lets 3 Brothers Smile for First Time, Now They're Giving Back

Pioneering Surgery Lets 3 Brothers Smile for First Time, Now They're Giving Back
The three Lori brothers were born with a rare condition called facial paralysis, which meant they couldn't close their mouths, show facial expressions or even smile. After dozens of doctors told them there was no hope for their sons, the family found Dr. Ronald Zuker, the pediatric plastic surgeon who pioneered a muscle transplant surgery. And that's just the first of the good news in this story.

The three Lori brothers were born with a rare condition called facial paralysis, which meant they couldn't close their mouths, show facial expressions or even smile.

After dozens of doctors told them there was no hope for their sons, the family found Dr. Ronald Zuker, the pediatric plastic surgeon who pioneered a muscle transplant surgery.

They created their own charity, The Three Bears, to help other kids who are awaiting surgeries for their own smiles.

The boys bring teddy bears for the children to hug while on the operating table and offer words of encouragement that carry special meaning because they come from a child who knows what they are going through.

(WATCH the video or READ the story from TODAY)

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