Gift of life

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Gift of life

Date12/31/1986

Names

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Gift of life: Lindsay Ashe, 4, rests in bed while her sister Katie, 7 cheers her up with a favorite toy. After a bone-marrow transplant from her sister, Lindsay, a cancer victim, has a chance at a healthy life. Although the tot has lost her hair due to treatment, doctors say it will grow in again.

Subject

Donation of organs, tissues, etc

Medium

Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0025913F

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