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Today we’d like for you to read the story of Joaquín Nahuel, who is a 10-year-old child from Argentina. After suffering from burns all over his body, he decided to start making and selling cakes, pies, and even cupcakes to hopefully save enough money to pay for his skin reconstruction surgery.

Joaquín’s story became known a few weeks ago on Instagram, when the young boy posted a publication about his story and some of his work that quickly went viral as people wanted to show their support.

The boy's mother named Raquel said the little boy needs four skin expanders for a facial reconstruction that cost $500 each and are for the face only.

More info: twitter.com | Instagram | Facebook

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In Argentina, A 10-Year-Old Boy Works As A Confectioner To Pay For His Reconstruction Surgery

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theflyingcicero
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4 years ago

Such a beautiful boy! And such a beautiful cake!

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    TaylorsVersion111
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    4 years ago

    Wow! Looks amazing and professional!

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    Boca Juniors players bought 1 cake from the talented Joaquín.

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    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago

    Just 1 cake ?

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    TaylorsVersion111
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    He’s gonna be a famous pastry chef when he grows up

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    xxkittyxx00
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    4 years ago

    gorgeous,absolutely beautiful

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    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago

    That is very clever decorating.

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    theflyingcicero
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    4 years ago

    I‘m getting hungry!

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    theflyingcicero
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    4 years ago

    My kids would totally love this cake!

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    Mia D
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    4 years ago

    Actually, it is really good piping! It takes a lot of skill to do it so uniform!

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    TaylorsVersion111
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    4 years ago

    Yum!

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    xxkittyxx00
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    thats right lil kid give it a thumbs up,you deserve it !

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    Mya Lugar
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    4 years ago

    You are a very talented boy. I am impressed that you are industrious and dedicated to helping yourself reach important goals at any age, but especially so young. You are also showing such a great attitude, which will be your greatest asset in life.

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    xxkittyxx00
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    4 years ago

    excellent

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    xxkittyxx00
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    such an amazing little boy

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    Zoe's Mom
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    4 years ago

    Chinese checkers; that's what this reminds me of. ;o)

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    Gabby M
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    4 years ago

    He is Joyful. Just look at his smile!!

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    Rose Golden
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    4 years ago

    Ooooooooo, noice

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    xxkittyxx00
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    4 years ago

    PERFECTION!!!!

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    xxkittyxx00
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    a master at work

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    xxkittyxx00
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    delicous

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    Tee Witt
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    4 years ago

    Such a vast variety. I hope he meets his goal soon

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    xxkittyxx00
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    4 years ago

    legally pink

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    xxkittyxx00
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    4 years ago

    azul💙

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    Sue Hazlewood
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    4 years ago

    It's a girl! (Yes I know stereotype, don't shoot me)

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    xxkittyxx00
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    4 years ago

    pretty

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    H Moore
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    4 years ago

    Sad the medical system there doesn't do this for people free, is it like America?

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    xxkittyxx00
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    4 years ago

    are those mangoes or peaches? other than that, good job

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