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On September 11, Youssif and his family arrived in Chicago en route to the Children’s Burn Foundation in Los Angeles as Youssif prepares to undergo lengthy rehabilitation for his burns.

The family is overwhelmed by the beauty in America:

"Oh my God, it’s so green. Am I in heaven?" –Youssif’s mother

"I feel like I’m in a dream. Someone needs to pinch me. You see America on television, but you never imagine or dream that you will ever be here.” He paused, tears in his eyes. "It’s more than paradise." -Youssif’s father.

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