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A young boy from Cuba who was battling a medical condition died on Saturday after he and his family received a visa to travel to South Florida for treatment.
Damir Ortiz was diagnosed with type 1 neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic condition that causes tumors on nerve tissue.
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WATCH HEREOrtiz's family confirmed his death to NBC6's sister station, Telemundo 51.
On March 12, Ortiz arrived at Nicklaus Children's Hospital after his family obtained a humanitarian visa.
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It wasn't easy or cheap to get Ortiz to Miami. More than $45,000 was raised in less than 24 hours for his transportation.
