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Kids from Bolivia leave everything behind, come to Denver for a chance at a normal life

Posted at 11:51 PM, Apr 03, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-04 01:51:13-04

DENVER – Two children from Bolivia traveled more than 4,000 miles – leaving their siblings, their friends, their home, and everything else they’ve known their entire life – to come to Denver for a chance at a better life.

Denver7 photojournalist Major King tells us the story of Keily Chavez, 4, and 1-year-old Ismael Morales, and how one faith-based humanitarian aid organization, along with Colorado doctors, are changing their lives for the better.

Watch the story in the player above.