Belen Dittrich grew up on a poverty-stricken farm in the Philippines. Her father died when she was just a baby, leaving her and her siblings in their mother's care. But before Belen had celebrated her 10th birthday, her mother had abandoned the family. Since leaving the Philippines Belen has made a good life for herself while continuing to financially and emotionally support her relatives back home. Today Belen's loved ones want to thank her for all that she's sacrificed and for the tremendous happiness she's brought to their lives.
—Anonymous