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Former Playboy Bunny Builds and Runs Haitian Orphanage

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26 May 2010 43 views
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Former Playboy Bunny Builds and Runs Haitian Orphanage
Despite her cover girl looks, expensive jeans and designer sunglasses, Suzie Krabacher followed her dream to take care of children no one else wanted, building orphanages, schools and clinics in Haiti.

In a country notorious for violence and poverty, Susie Krabacher looks like she doesn't belong.

Despite her cover girl looks, expensive jeans and designer sunglasses, Krabacher followed her dream to take care of children no one else wanted.

Over the last decade, Krabacher, a former foster child herself, has built orphanages, schools and clinics — with her non-profit, Mercy and Sharing.

When she enters her orphanage, she's simply known as Mama Susie. She and her staff of 160 care for 5,100 kids.

WATCH the video below, or READ the story at NY Daily …

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