As parents, one of the hardest things to hear is that something is wrong with our precious child. When we first learn of a problem, it's difficult to process and accept. However, despite the challenges, children have an incredible resilience and an ability to surprise us in the most unexpected ways.
The strength to fight through adversity, the courage to face hardships—these qualities are truly inspiring.
Dylan Little's story is a testament to this strength. Born five years ago, Dylan's parents, Kara and her husband, were devastated when doctors quickly realized something was wrong. His skin was unusually dark red on his back, and large, liver-like spots covered the rest of his body. It didn’t take long to discover that Dylan had a rare condition called Congenital Melanocytic Nevus, where about 80% of his body was covered in birthmarks.
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Doctors informed Kara that Dylan would need numerous surgeries during his early years to address the issue. Children with this condition are also at a higher risk for skin cancer, so it’s crucial to monitor the birthmarks closely.
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Dylan’s back bore an enormous mole, so large that doctors decided surgery was necessary. It would be a difficult procedure, requiring skin from other parts of his small body to cover the area. As Dylan grew, he was eventually able to undergo more complex surgeries. Doctors also used breast implants to stretch his skin, preparing him for these operations. Dylan endured these implants for three months, allowing his skin to expand enough for the removal of the large moles.
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So far, Dylan has undergone 26 surgeries. With each one, about half of the large mole on his back has been removed. Kara, reflecting on their journey, shared, “We’re holding onto hope that the moles never become cancerous, but it’s always a possibility. He has surgery every three to six months, depending on the area of his body.”
Despite the challenges, Dylan remains a happy, positive boy. Kara proudly shares, “He amazes me every day. He always has a smile on his face and seems to own the hospital. All the nurses know and love him.”
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Dylan knows he looks different from other children, but he’s completely comfortable with it. Though some strangers stare, Dylan simply explains why he looks the way he does. Most people are curious but polite, though there are the occasional instances of cruelty. Kara recalls one particularly upsetting moment in a supermarket when a manager asked them to leave because another customer was upset by Dylan’s appearance.
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In response, Kara stood firm, refusing to hide or be ashamed of her son. “I’m not afraid to take him out,” she says. “I don’t want him to think he should be ashamed of who he is.”
To keep family and friends updated on his progress, Kara and her husband created a Facebook page to follow Dylan’s recovery and share his inspiring story with others.
Dylan is a brave and remarkable boy, and we wish him all the best for his future surgeries. His courage, strength, and fighting spirit deserve to be celebrated.
Let’s continue to share his story and support him as he faces whatever comes next in his journey. Dylan truly is an inspiration!
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