‘Horrified’ Parents Abandon Newborn in Hospital, But Woman Steps In Asking, ‘When Can I Take Him?’

When Jono Lancaster was born with Treacher Collins syndrome, a condition affecting his facial structure and hearing, his parents chose to abandon him at the hospital. The condition meant frequent hospital visits and surgeries, which they were unwilling to face.

Just days old, Jono was left without the love of his parents. However, social services soon found a caring woman named Jean, who, upon meeting Jono, knew he belonged with her. “How could you not love a child?” she said, asking, “When can I take him home?”