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Stranger donates money for the 'beautiful baby'

Restores mum's faith in humanity.

By Staff writers

January 27 2017

When new mum Sara Heller was 24 weeks pregnant, a scan revealed her baby boy would be born with bilateral cleft lip and palate.

As soon as little Brody arrived, Sarah, who is from Nebraska, was determined to share his beautiful smile with the world and raise awareness about the condition.

She started posting snaps of her son on Instagram and Facebook, and while the response was overwhelmingly positive, Sara and her partner Chris also faced some negative comments.

We were able to see our little guy today. His bilateral cleft lip is more obvious today than in previous scans but I can't help but think he is the cutest baby on earth (or in the womb). So in love with our little (2lbs 12oz) guy! #1in700 #cleftlipandpalate

The onesie says it all!

However, a trip to a restaurant last month restored Sara's faith in humanity.

As she dined with friends, a waiter approached with a napkin.

Sara was stunned to discover a cheque for $1,000 folded inside and a note saying 'for the beautiful baby.'

Enjoying our all day snuggle session and providing proof that I survived #labor.

1 MONTH HAS FLOWN BY! You bring so much more joy and less sleep than we could have ever imagined! You are so so so loved, Brody William!

The money was put towards Brody's first surgery on January 3, which Sara described as Brody saying goodbye to his first smile, and 'hello to his forever smile.'

The adorable three-month-old is healing well and already sporting his new smile.

Brody is 3 months (and a couple days) old!! He was the recent recipient of a brand new smile and also this blanket/dog combo. He is really starting to grow (10lbs 8 oz) and LAUGH, which kills me even more than his smile! #cleftproud #cleftstrong

This article originally appeared on That's Life.