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Amir Khan’s legacy as a titan boxer has paved forth an opportunity for him to help the impoverished. His non-profit foundation has been founded on sturdy Pakistani roots and recently picked up a heartbreaking case about seven-year-old Ali Hassan, who had a rare eye tumor that had engulfed a large part of his face.
The tumor was terribly enlarged, and doctors had unfortunately turned away from Ali Hassan
The boy lived in the Pakpattan district of Pakistan, a pocket in quite a remote region of Pakistan.
Amir Khan caught the news on U.K. publication Daily Mail, and swiftly took action through his foundation
After months of treatment, Amir Khan at long last took to Facebook to proclaim success at Ali Hassan’s operation whereby the tumor was entirely removed
It was a heartfelt bundle of photos posted by the boxer, who relayed his relief that Ali Hassan, who was ‘quiet’ throughout their encounter, survived the extensive surgery.
I flew to Pakistan Lahore last week for a day to visit Ali Hassan. He was the 7 year old boy in pakistan who had an eye…
Posted by Amir Khan on Mittwoch, 9. August 2017
His post was welcomed with warm embrace by fans, who applauded Amir’s work
With many fans taking a stand for Amir in light of recent negative press
There was a lot of support pouring in
And a lot of respect coming in for Amir, as well
And a lot a lot a lot of prayers
And others rightfully projecting him as a true humanitarian
With many urging others to not intertwine his personal life with his professional work
For his actions exuded beyond his role as a sportsman
A true king, hats off indeed!
We wish little Ali Hassan all the best in his speedy recovery, and we wish that more celebrities, in a position of power, help those who need it the most. Good going Amir!