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4-year-old girl receives life changing 'blade' prosthetic leg, matching doll ahead of birthday

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
4-year-old girl receives life changing 'blade' prosthetic leg, matching doll ahead of birthday
Heather Williams lost her leg at just 3-months-old due to complications from treatment for a heart condition. Now she has been fitted with a "blade" prosthetic ahead of her 5th birthday, which doctors say will help with mobility and mental health.
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