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PHOTOS: Mom with terminal cancer writes cards for toddler to open throughout her life

After getting a terminal cancer diagnosis, Heather McManamy began writing these cards for her toddler to open throughout her life.
McManamy also made special memories with Brianna, like this trip to Disney World.
Jeff and Heather McManamy have been married 13 years, and their daughter, Brianna, is 4 years old.
Courtesy Heather McManamy/ABC News
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
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