20 Kids You Won't Believe Exist

Life is a mixed bag, but for some people it can be extra tough right from the get-go. These children show just what it means to be strong and brave and determined in the face of adversity. Stick around for stories of overcoming the odds and refusing to be kept down by the hand that you’ve been dealt in life. But keep the tissue handy, it is going to get pretty upsetting as well as inspiring.

From a little girl who was born without a nose to a boy with a condition so rare that it has been named after him, here are 20 Kids You Won’t Believe Exist.