Maria, a 15-year-old (formerly) blind Moldovan orphan, was just one year away from being discharged from the orphanage (all orphans are only permitted to stay there until age 16). However, fate dealt her a much better hand! She is now living in a free country where she is loved by all, and she is filled with joy because she has gone from 15 years of darkness to sight… Maria CAN now see!